With divorce rates higher than most would like to admit, prenuptial agreements or “prenups,” as they are commonly known, have become more popular among couples contemplating marriage. Prenups can be a useful tool to protect assets in the case of a divorce. However, entering into one is a very […]
Read more →On October 4, 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolfe signed House Bill 380, relating to the divorce waiting period. Historically, under Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code, if one party to a divorce action contested the divorce, they could theoretically prolong the process for at least two years. This “waiting […]
Read more →Pennsylvania law defines relocation as “a change in residence of the child which significantly impairs the ability of a non-relocating party to exercise custodial rights.” 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5322(a). The law does not specify whether this pertains only to out-of-state moves or if it also applies to […]
Read more →Pennsylvania law has long provided that a child support award is determined based upon the income of individuals who owe a duty of support to the child (the parents of the child). However, the Pennsylvania Superior Court recently deviated from that analysis, and considered the income of […]
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