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- Can You Move With Your Child After A Divorce?
Oct 13, 2017
Divorced parents in Pennsylvania may not necessarily want to stay in the same city or even the same state after the split is finalized. At Louis WM Martini JR PC, we take a look at all of the potential scenarios in which you may be allowed to relocate with your child after a divorce. There is actually a possibility that your ex-spouse may agree to any relocation requests you make. In this scenario, having permissio...Read More - Study Finds Divorce is Genetic
Oct 10, 2017
Many in Pennsylvania and across the nation know that those who have divorced parents are more likely to divorce themselves. A new study says this could be due to genetics rather than repeating the behavior seen by parents. According to Health, researchers studied the national registry data of nearly 20,000 Swedish adults who were adopted as children to see how their relationships resembled those of their biological or adoptive parents. The data showed that adopted children ha...Read More - What’s Looked At When Determining Custody?
Sep 29, 2017
Pennsylvanian parents like you will have a lot on your plate if you’re dealing with issues of both divorce and child custody simultaneously. At Louis WM Martini JR PC, emphasis is placed on learning the ins and outs of the child custody process. This will likely help you brace yourself for what’s ahead on your own divorce journey. There are numerous factors that are examined by the court to determine child custody arrangements. Thi...Read More - Getting Divorced When One Spouse Is In Prison
Sep 25, 2017
When a couple cannot live together, marriage is much more difficult, and if this is because one spouse is in a Pennsylvania prison, divorce may feel more complicated. Getting a divorce with one spouse in prison depends on many factors, including which spouse is initiating the divorce. As FindLaw explains, if the spouse who wants to divorce is not imprisoned, he or she is able to use the imprisonment itself as grounds for divorce in some states. Whil...Read More - What To Know About Pennsylvania Protection From Abuse Laws
Sep 21, 2017
If you are a victim of domestic violence, or if you believe you or your children are in physical danger because of someone in your life, you may be able to seek protection via a Pennsylvania Protection From Abuse order. Essentially, a PFA outlines guidelines your abuser must follow for a predetermined amount of time, and these guidelines may dictate any number of matters. For example, a PFA might require that your abuser avoid contacting you b...Read More - How Does Lifestyle Affect Affluent Divorces?
Sep 15, 2017
Pennsylvania residents like you who have a large number of assets may find yourself facing unique hurdles during your divorce. There are more things you have to consider, and more steps that you have to take to ensure that your assets are protected. One thing you may not even think to consider is your lifestyle choices during the divorce proceedings. As stated by Forbes, lifestyle maintenance costs are frequently overlooked during the divorce process. Fair conclusions can’t b...Read More - New Studies Favor Shared Custody Arrangements For Children
Sep 11, 2017
Pennsylvania parents who are going through a divorce often fear the impact it will have on their children. Many try to reduce the stress on the kids in any way possible, while simultaneously the time each parent has with their children can become a pain point in divorce proceedings. New studies favor splitting the time children have between parents as the healthiest option. According to the Boston Herald, a literature review by a researcher a...Read More - Divorce Can Make Retirement Rules Complicated
Sep 1, 2017
Many Pennsylvania couples who decide to divorce have a lot to consider: who gets the house? Where will the kids be staying? What some of these couples fail to adequately address is, what happens to the retirement savings? There are many facets of retirement to consider, and they are not necessarily cut and dry. For example, Investment News reports that there are many complicated Social Security benefit regulations relating to divorce. While it may seem like ...Read More - Domestic Violence in Pennsylvania
Aug 24, 2017
Domestic violence is, unfortunately, no stranger to the United States. Some even stress that instances of abuse in the home go severely underreported. In Pennsylvania, the legal system categorizes domestic violence into the same classifications of assault and battery, and the state requires police to arrest any suspect reported for such violence in the household. Although domestic violence charges can seem minor in some cases, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports an overwhelming numbe...Read More - Factors That Affect The Cost Of Divorce In Pennsylvania
Aug 19, 2017
Every aspect of divorce tends to be unpleasant, and the financial cost is no exception. However, just as there are things you can do to make your divorce go more smoothly, there are factors you can control to make your divorce less expensive. These factors influence the answer to the question of how much a divorce costs in Pennsylvania. While some things, such as court fees, are out of your hands, the rest is up to you...Read More
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