You have a pet — your beloved dog. You think of your dog as a member of the family. You are getting divorced. Who gets the dog? Or who gets any pet for that matter? Your dog, legally speaking, is chattel — a possession like home furnishings, jewelry or a car. The question is, how…
An uncontested divorce can offer a means of simple and inexpensive closure of your marriage. In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse can agree to a martial settlement, which will cover issues such as distribution of marital assets and liabilities, designation of non-marital assets and liabilities, time-sharing of children, a parenting plan, spousal support,…
When going through a divorce in in Pennsylvania, it is helpful to have some key information. Below you will find some of the most important facts everyone getting a divorce in the state of Pennsylvania should know. To read more, see here.
Paternity Law is the legal area dealing with establishing or disputing fatherhood (also known as “paternity”). Common reasons for paternity disputes usually include determining a potential father’s rights and obligations with regard to a child or establishing rights related to inheritance after a death. Traditionally, a child born to the wife during a marriage under…