Family Law
Client Spotlight: Cooler Heads Prevail in Divorce Matters
Divorce is never easy and most have at least one primary battleground issue. For a prominent local businessman, the issue of child custody became the focal point in his divorce. The man's wife was having an affair and, when...[more]
Who Needs a Premarital Agreement?
As the spring wedding season draws near, a premarital agreement may not be part of your wedding planning, but in certain circumstances, it should. You don't necessarily need to be wealthy to need a premarital agreement and...[more]
Not a Comprehensive Reform of Health Care, but a Helpful Measure for Families
While Congress and town hall meetings continue a rancorous debate about whether there will be any form of comprehensive healthcare or health insurance reform, Pennsylvania has enacted at least one measure that will provide some...[more]
The Legal Uncertainty Surrounding the Disposition of Frozen Embryos in American Divorce Proceedings
Child custody battles and fights over the disposition of marital property are frequent occurrences during divorce proceedings. The enduring fight to maintain control and raise one's children typically revolves around issues such...[more]
A Word of Caution: There is Still Work to be Done After the Signing of a Property Settlement Agreement
In the majority of divorce cases, most of the effort is spent negotiating a comprehensive property settlement agreement in which Husband and Wife identify and value marital assets and agree upon a final distribution. The property...[more]
Family Care Agreements in Difficult Economic Times
Caregiver agreements are formal contracts under which relatives are hired to care for elderly family members. Although these types of contracts are not new, families may be open to entering into a family care agreement given our...[more]
Family Court Litigants Can Resolve Differences Through Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Court system has a budget problem arising from an increase in case filings with no corresponding budget increase to handle the additional caseload. The current financial crisis does not appear to have decreased Family Court...[more]
New Approach to Custody Arrangements
"Nesting" provides another alternative for divorced parents with children. A factor in many divorces today is the custody of the children. When parties divorce, one intact family unit becomes two family units. The Courts...[more]
The Relationship Between Pensions and Social Security
In two landmark decisions earlier this year, the Delaware Supreme Court set forth standards and guidelines regarding the interplay between pensions and social security. In Forrester v. Forrester, the husband appealed a Family...[more]
Be Careful What You Post on the Internet
Everyone seems to have his or her own place on the Internet - whether it is a site on Facebook or MySpace or an advertisement for a business. There are also numerous Internet dating services. However, if you are going through a...[more]
Who Has Exclusive Possession of My House
Ten years ago, in happier times, Miguel and Megan purchased their home together, owning the property and creating a tenancy by the entirety. A tenancy by the entirety is created between a husband and wife and by which together...[more]
Resolving Day-to-Day Custody Disputes Without Going to Court
Sometimes when couples divorce, the custody battle never ends. Although the Court may have made a decision about custody and visitation, one or both parents may be unhappy and will continue to re-file for custody. Sometimes, the...[more]
The Language of Divorce
A divorce action is neither emotionally nor financially pleasant; however, you can take steps to prepare for this life-changing event. The first step is to learn the language of divorce. Learning the language will assist you in...[more]
