When you are going through a divorce, or are preparing to file, you may have several questions. One of which may be whether or not you can call witnesses in divorce court. Typically, yes, you can call witnesses during a divorce hearing in Pennsylvania. However,…
A prenuptial agreement is certainly not the most romantic topic to address as you’re preparing to walk down the aisle, but more couples are beginning to realize the benefits of these documents. They wisely recognize that it’s always important to be prepared for what the…
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Pennsylvania. If you’ve been charged with a DUI and you are going through the divorce process, you may be wondering how your divorce will be affected. The reality is that a DUI may significantly impact…
There are a variety of reasons a couple may opt for surrogacy to have a baby. Surrogacy is a particularly popular option for same-sex couples or in instances when a woman does not have a uterus, is living with a uterine defect or a serious…
Money is often the top stress factor in many marriages. Sometimes, it is the reason couples pursue divorce. Regardless of whether or not money led to your divorce, you may find yourself in a position where it makes sense to file for bankruptcy. Since bankruptcy…
Pittsburgh Divorce & Family Law, LLC, has handled many child custody cases in Pennsylvania involving parental alienation. Now, there is a movement afoot in Pennsylvania spearheaded by the National Parents Organization (formerly Families and Fathers) to pass two bills addressing the “horrific parental alienation crisis.”…
In Pennsylvania, after the initial child support agreement has been made, a parent may modify it. However, a parent cannot modify a child support agreement just because they feel like it. There needs to be a significant life change that makes a child support modification…
When two parents go through a divorce, determining custody is of the highest priority. Child support, or the monthly payment that is made by one parent to maintain the child’s currents standard of living, is often a sensitive issue. In addition, the child’s living situation…