If you’re getting divorced, you might be wondering what your relationship will be like with your ex after the agreement is filed and you officially go your separate ways. You... read more →
If you have decided to divorce through mediation, you have likely already recognized that a major advantage of this method is the financial and emotional control you and your spouse... read more →
Divorce may seem like a process with only one route: a lengthy and contentious court battle involving lawyers, a judge, and a trial. However, divorcing couples have numerous available approaches,... read more →
BY ROCHELLE BOBMAN, ESQUIRE A Prenuptial Agreement (“ prenup”) or antenuptial agreement is a contract entered into prior to marriage which provides for the division of property and spousal support/alimony... read more →
When spouses who are jointly obligated on a mortgage are going through a divorce, options with regard to the existing mortgage are very limited. A refinance by one spouse will... read more →
Grandparents custodial rights were clearly defined by the enactment of the 2011 custody statute and modifications to the Rules of Procedure. A grandparent may file for custody only if he... read more →
Most Custody Agreements provide for an odd/even year designation with regard to holidays and special events. This helps the parents and the court, if necessary, keep track of who has... read more →
If you are paying support through a domestic relations department, you have an affirmative duty to report in writing material changes in income. If you are receiving support paid through... read more →
I’ve been doing a lot of weddings recently that involve children from previous marriages. I wrote this piece to serve as a reminder to parents who divorce to be hyper-vigilant... read more →
"...In family law, parties frequently have to prove what information has been exchanged between two spouses. When the parties communicate via letter or e-mail, it is easy to produce reliable... read more →
Pennsylvania has always used the “best interest of the child” test as the guiding principle in making custody determinations. In 2011, the custody laws in Pennsylvania were changed. Although the... read more →