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Posted: July 24, 2023

Who Gets Custody of a Pet After a Divorce in Pennsylvania?

Divorce is hard for everyone, but the process can be even more challenging when a family pet is involved. A disagreement about the dog, cat, or family goldfish can be difficult to reconcile. An experienced Pittsburgh custody and divorce attorney…

Posted: May 27, 2023

Can I Keep My Ex’s Significant Other Away From My Kids?

One of the complications that can arise in a joint custody situation is when your child’s other parent dates someone else. It’s natural to feel anxious or jealous when you learn your ex has introduced their new romantic partner to your…

Posted: March 3, 2023

How Do You Get a PFA in Pennsylvania?

A protection from abuse (PFA) is a civil order of protection for both men and women that a judge signs to tell an abuser to stop the behavior if he or she wants to avoid legal consequences. When Is a…

Posted: January 13, 2023

Intellectual Property in Divorce: Who Gets What?

During a divorce in Pennsylvania, all physical property is divided between spouses. A list of all owned items is submitted, and both partners stake claims about what they want to keep and what they are willing to let go. But…

Posted: December 25, 2022

Can Spousal Support be Modified After a Divorce?

Divorces are not uncommon in today’s marriage landscape. Neither is the possibility of spousal support in Pittsburgh, PA, commonly ordered by Pennsylvania courts during the proceedings. And usually, the courts set the amount that one spouse owes based on the…

Posted: November 8, 2022

Is it Time to Reconsider Our Parenting Plan?

During divorce proceedings, the court makes a custody agreement to create the best living situation for the children. They base their decision on several factors, including the parents’ incomes, housing, and more, so that the children can get the best…

Posted: October 25, 2022

My Spouse Lied While Drafting a Prenup. What Now?

While prenuptial agreements are something we hear about in TV shows and movies, they are genuine legal documents. Not only do they protect assets, but they also protect spouses from being taken advantage of during a divorce. However, for them…

Posted: October 11, 2022

When To Consider Modifying Your Divorce

If circumstances have changed in your life or in your former spouse’s life, you might want to consider modifying your divorce decree to reflect the update. Of course, you must follow a process when pursuing modifications post-decree. Having the proper…

Posted: October 5, 2022

How do I Terminate Kinship Care?

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…