It can be devastating when families are separated, even if it’s done in the children’s best interest. Pennsylvania uses a program to keep children in their family’s custody and has been working to bring them back into their parent’s custody when possible. Knowing about kinship…
Read MoreConfusion about parentage hampers a court’s ability to order and collect child support for the benefit of the children. While the mother’s identity is usually easy to determine, paternity is not always as apparent. What is Paternity? Simply put, “paternity” means fatherhood. In Pennsylvania, when…
Read MoreHiring a Pittsburgh divorce lawyer may save you money when you consider the costly mistakes you could make on your own. Divorce can be expensive if you will be responsible for assets, debts, and child or spousal support. A divorce attorney isn’t always about cost…
Read MoreA divorce can be stressful and expensive. You might think you can save some money by doing it yourself and not hiring an attorney. However, if you hire a divorce lawyer, you will be better off in the long run. They will deal with the…
Read MoreDivorce can be difficult, and the results aren’t always as you had wished. However, you can have more control over the outcome when you go through divorce mediation instead of leaving it all up to the court. If you need help through your divorce, contact…
Read MoreCo-parenting is difficult. Even if you have a friendly relationship with your child’s other parent, schedules often conflict. Communication can also be difficult. However, there are smartphone apps out there to help. If you have questions about creating a parenting agreement that works for your…
Read MoreConsequences to criminal legal trouble include upsetting child custody and visitation rights and obligations. An incarcerated parent who shares parenting or visitation can’t fulfill those commitments. Once you leave jail, you may wonder how to re-establish visitation with a child. Exactly how visitation or shared…
Read MoreDivorce is always difficult, but it can be made even more complex when it is taking place during the holidays. Thanksgiving and Christmas are supposed to be happy times of the year, but it’s hard to remain positive when you’re facing the unknown. Don’t deal…
Read MorePennsylvania law allows for modification of child support under certain conditions. Because any modification, increase or decrease, substantially impacts all parties involved, family courts take requests very seriously. When you need an increase in child support, you’ll want experienced family attorney Anthony Piccirilli by your…
Read MoreIf you have custody of your child and make more money than your ex, you may wonder just how much, if any, they will pay in child support. It’s important to understand how child support is calculated in Pennsylvania and when it can be modified…
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