Blog: Family Law

Same-Sex Family Law Rights in Pennsylvania: Adoption, Custody, and Divorce
Jan 2, 2025
Same-sex couples in Pennsylvania face unique challenges when navigating family law matters, including adoption, custody, and Adoption Rights for Same-Sex Couples in Pennsylvania Adoption allows same-sex couples to solidify their parental rights and build their families. Pennsylvania law does not discriminate against same-sex couples in the adoption process, but the legal steps can be intricate. Here’s what you need to know: Types of Adoption Second-Parent Adoption: Common for same-sex couples where one partner i...
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Spousal Support and Alimony in PA: Navigating Your Rights and Obligations
Dec 13, 2024
Divorce In this guide, we’ll break down each form of financial support available during and after divorce in Pennsylvania, offering practical insights into how the courts decide what’s fair. With the right information—and the right legal support—you can approach this complex process with confidence and clarity. The First Step: What Is Spousal Support in Pennsylvania? For individuals facing separation, spousal support is often one of the first financial arrangements to be addressed. In Pennsylvania, spousa...
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How Mental Health Issues Impact Custody Decisions in Pennsylvania
Nov 6, 2024
undefined Child custody Here’s a comprehensive guide to how Pennsylvania addresses mental health concerns in custody cases. The Best Interests of the Child Standard in Pennsylvania In Pennsylvania, custody decisions are guided by what’s known as the "best interests of the child" standard. This standard considers a wide range of factors, including each parent’s mental and physical health, the child’s emotional and developmental needs, and each parent’s ability to meet those needs. Mental health issue...
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How a Coronavirus-Related Income Loss Could Affect Your Alimony and Child Support
May 5, 2020
Many people have faced a job loss or reduction in income due the coronavirus pandemic. In such a case it might be difficult for an ex-spouse paying alimony or a parent sending child support to keep up with their obligation. As these orders are based on the financial circumstances that existed at the time they were entered, modifications are granted when the judge feels it is appropriate. Whether you’re making or receiving payments, the curren...
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Communicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues
Apr 23, 2020
During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. Though this situation is unlike any other, some of the skills developed through previous discussions of custody and visitation arrangements might contribute t...
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