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Posted: January 31, 2018

Can I Be Forced to Take a Drug Test in Pennsylvania Family Court?

When your Pennsylvania child custody matter becomes contentious, you may worry about the allegations your child’s other parent will fling your way. When your child’s other parent becomes angry and wants to push you out of your child’s life, it…

Posted: January 29, 2018

Can I Transfer a Child Custody Case to Another County?

Child custody matters often continue for years, even decades. A matter that began when your child was an infant may need to be modified for various reasons until your son or daughter turns 18 years old, or later if they…

Posted: January 24, 2018

Things to Know About Adopting from Foster Care

As a Pittsburgh family law firm, one of the best things we get to do is help people expand their families through adoption. While some individuals choose to go through a private agency and adopt a child from another state…

Posted: December 29, 2017

Advice for High Asset Divorce

Divorce by itself can bring with it a range of difficult emotions without even considering the issue of money and property. High asset divorce also adds another set of challenges to be handled by both parties. There are complexities involved…

Posted: December 18, 2017

How Are Holidays with Kids Decided After a Divorce?

Although the holidays are often a joyful time for many families, for those with children having to deal with the divorce of their parents, it can be very rough. In addition to celebrating the holiday, families often have their own…

Posted: December 11, 2017

Inheritance After a Divorce

The issues related to inheritance after a divorce can be complex and challenging to sort out. You may rely on the assumption that the assets from an inheritance you received, whether prior to your marriage or during your marriage, are…

Posted: November 29, 2017

How to Keep Your House in a Divorce

People who are getting divorced often look forward to starting a new life after their decree is signed. For many, this means getting rid of everything that reminds them of their previous marriage – the house, their car, and even…

Posted: November 22, 2017

Surviving Thanksgiving After a Divorce

The holidays can be a difficult time for divorced people. You could get caught up in the nostalgia of past memories spent with your family, or you might still have lingering feelings about your split. But it’s important to remember…

Posted: November 15, 2017

New PA Divorce Law Should Speed Up the Process

The divorce process can be difficult on everyone involved. In addition to everything that you and your family are going through, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has not always made finalizing a divorce easy or fast. However, a new law under…