Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Family Legal Blog
What financial documents should I change after divorce?
When people decide to divorce in Pennsylvania, they typically know it will impact many facets of their life. They have probably thought about how to handle child custody or who should keep a shared home, and they have likely made choices about other emotionally tied...
What is child custody based on?
Child custody is a concern that comes up frequently during many divorces for both parents. Parents may wonder and have concerns about how child custody will be determined which is why they should be familiar with the approach the family law courts take to child...
Common estate planning mistakes
Many Pittsburgh area residents understand the importance of estate planning and have taken the time to create an estate plan for their family. Others may not have had the chance yet to work on their estate plan or may not understand how one works. It is important for...
What can I do to help an incapacitated adult?
Many residents of Pittsburgh may find themselves in the situation where they have to provide care and other support to an adult relative who, for whatever reason, cannot care for him or herself. In some cases, a Pennsylvanian may simply be in the best position to care...
Taking the right steps during the estate planning process
When many people in Pennsylvania think about potentially starting their estate planning process, they may be filled with doubt at what they perceive to be an overly daunting affair. In fact, this is probably why many people put off this crucial process, and some never...
Supreme Court will determine same-sex foster parent rights
Since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled five years ago that same-sex marriages must be recognized in this country these couples had many of their rights recognized. But many same-sex family law questions remain. The Supreme Court recently decided to review whether an...
Understanding child custody relocation in Pennsylvania
There are many reasons you might want to move out of state – or even country – with your child. Perhaps you’re considering a job opportunity, want to be closer to family or want to move in with a significant other. Whatever your reason is, you’re probably wondering...
Can virtual visitation fit into custody awards?
Given today’s tough economic times, it may come as no surprise to Pennsylvania residents that parents find themselves living in different cities from one another or further apart from one another than they expected. If the parents are in a relationship, it is easy for...
What’s the difference between legal and physical custody?
When a couple with children decides to breakup, one of the first questions on the parents’ minds may be, “Who gets the kids?” In the state of Pennsylvania, as well as in most other states, this question generally doesn’t have a simple answer. There are generally two...
What you should know if you’re getting divorced in 2020
Thanks to the 2017 changes to the tax code, divorce agreements signed after December 31, 2018 have been and will be significantly affected, particularly when it comes to alimony. Under the new laws, alimony payments are no longer taxable income for the receiver, and...
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