Equitable Distribution

In Pennsylvania, equitable distribution is the division of assets (and allocation of debts) acquired during the parties’ marriage. It is but one of the financial issues that may be raised in connection with a divorce – alimony/support, child support, counsel fees and costs being the others. There is no presumption under Pennsylvania law that provides […]

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Relocation in a Child Custody Matter

It is always a hotly contested issue in custody cases when a primary custodian seeks to relocate to another county or state and take the minor child(ren) from his/her current residence. There are rules now in place which control how the primary custodian must proceed in attempting to relocate.     The primary custodian must notify […]

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Alimony and Spousal Support in Divorce Actions

he general distinction between alimony and spousal support is that spousal support is only payable up until the finalization of the divorce action, while alimony may be ordered at a set amount and for a specific period of time subsequent to the finalization of the divorce action. Spousal support calculations are established by rules which […]

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What is Collaborative Divorce/Process?

Collaborative Divorce/Process is by definition a non-adversarial approach and a pledge in writing by your attorneys and the participants to not go to Court.  It is a commitment to reach a mutually acceptable legal agreement with your spouse/partner under the guidance and protections of both participants having their own attorneys as well as any other […]

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