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- What Can I Do When My Spouse Stalks Me?
Jan 25, 2018
If you are a Pennsylvania resident who is being stalked by your intimate partner, you are not alone. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that intimate partner stalking accounts for 66 percent of female stalking victims and 41 percent of male stalking victims. Pennsylvania considers stalking to be a crime. It entails someone following you in such a way that you become afraid and/or upset. Examples of stalking include the following: Following you by ca...Read More - 3 Tips For Talking About A Prenup With Your Fiance
Jan 23, 2018
You are engaged and you are feeling excitement for your big wedding day. However, there is something in the back of your mind that you are not able to stop thinking about – a prenuptial agreement. It is easy to procrastinate the discussion about a marital contract amidst all the butterflies and wedding planning, but if you have concerns about your finances during your marriage or a potential divorce, it is a necessary conversation to have...Read More - Divorce When Domestic Abuse Has Occurred
Jan 19, 2018
In September 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill making it easier for domestic abuse victims to get a divorce. His office explained that under the new law, unanimously passed by both legislative chambers, a spousal abuse victim can forgo the mandated divorce counseling normally required for divorces if she has obtained a protection from abuse order or if she has suffered personal injury at the hands of her spouse for which he was convicted and/o...Read More - Men Can Also Be On The Receiving End Of Domestic Violence
Jan 14, 2018
When the topic of spousal abuse comes up, women are usually the first type of victim to come to mind. It is true that women are abused by their male partners more than vice versa. However, it is also possible for men in Pennsylvania and elsewhere to be the victims of domestic abuse. Domestic violence in men may be more prevalent than people would think. According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, about one i...Read More - Tips to prevent international abduction
Jan 4, 2018
Pennsylvania parents who have different countries of origin sometimes find themselves afraid a spouse will choose to take the children and return home. Home may be just across the border in Canada, or it may be on the other side of the planet in Africa or Asia. What do intercultural couples need to know to prevent international abductions? The U.S. Department of State offers tips for prevention, and awareness is a good first step. A spouse should pa...Read More - Non-Custodial Parents Can Be A Significant Part Of Child’s Life
Dec 31, 2017
It can be hard to raise your children if you have less parenting time than your ex has. As the non-custodial parent, you might feel as if your job is less important. At the law offices of Louis Wm. Martini, Jr., P.C., we understand that you want to enjoy every minute you spend with your children when you have a minimum of visiting time. We also know that you and other non-custodial parents in Pennsylvani...Read More - 3 People to Talk to About Getting a Divorce
Dec 25, 2017
You know you are unhappy in your marriage, but does that mean you should get a divorce? Legally ending your marriage comes with numerous significant life changes, so it is not a decision to take lightly. Examine all your options first. Start by talking to trusted professionals. Friends and family can be supportive and well-meaning, but they do not have the knowledge of how divorce will impact you and your family specifically. They may offe...Read More - How To Limit The Effects Of Divorce On Your Children
Dec 24, 2017
The prospect of divorce has you on a roller coaster ride of emotions, along with giving you a long list of things to do. It is most certainly an overwhelming, stressful time for you and your spouse. What about the children? How does it affect them? No doubt you have worried how your divorce will impact them. Much of it depends on their ages and maturity, but regardless of the circumstances, you can take th...Read More - What is the Address Confidentiality Program?
Dec 20, 2017
If you are a Pennsylvania resident who is a victim of domestic violence such as sexual assault, stalking or other domestic abuses, the state has many resources available to you in order to protect your future safety and that of your child(ren). Per the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one of the most effective and popular resources is the Address Confidentiality Program. The ACP gives you the opportunity to obtain a substitute address to use whe...Read More - Is Pennsylvania A Community Property State?
Dec 14, 2017
If you are a married Pennsylvania resident contemplating divorce, you probably are wondering how assets accumulated during a marriage are allocated during a divorce. While Pennsylvania is not a community property state, whatever property you and your spouse acquired during your marriage, including all money earned by each of you, is considered to be marital property. This property, however, is not necessarily owned jointly by you and your spouse, nor will it necessarily be divided equally betwee...Read More
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