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There are several paths to creating a family for same-sex couples. Some may consider adoption and have questions about the process in Pennsylvania. Adoption creates a permanent relationship between the adoptive parent and adoptive child. Once parents adopt a child,...
Guardianship is an important legal tool that can protect vulnerable people and their property. It's also widely misunderstood. In this blog post, we will try to cover some of the basics of guardianship law in Pennsylvania. What is guardianship? Put simply,...
Every family has their own unique circumstances concerning their wealth and financial planning. Estate planning should address a family member that has special problems or issues who are sometimes known colloquially as the black sheep of the family. Estate documents...
Ending a marriage can be a terribly emotional experience. While the thought of divorcing your spouse might be liberating, it does not guarantee that the process will be easy or that you won’t have bad days. Divorce is challenging and can bring about heightened...
When a couple decides to conclude their marriage, that decision usually comes with a lot of conflict and heartache. Often, the most contentious part of the divorce process is the division of marital assets. Understandably, you may be reluctant to part with your...
When a person in the Pittsburgh area decides to divorce, they may be very concerned with what their financial life will look like post-divorce. This may be especially true if they earn significantly less than their ex, or if they have been out of the workforce while...
Creating a will that outlines how one’s physical assets are to be distributed amongst heirs is just the first step in estate planning in modern times. As more and more Pennsylvania residents move their lives online, they do not realize that their digital assets also...
Many parents in the Pittsburgh area care for their children who have special needs. While these children are minors, that is, under the age of 18 or 21 depending on the circumstances, parents automatically have the authority to make medical decisions and other...
Child custody arrangements are complicated and emotional for everyone involved. Both parents usually believe that they know what is best for their child, but their ideas do not always align. Basic parental presumptions and rights When a child is born to a married...
In the current digital age, many people keep in touch with loved ones, near and far, on social media. While posting can help keep friends and family informed about your life, not all circumstances are appropriate for online display. For example, it may be best to...
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