Child Support in PA
January 31, 2013
Recently, a three-judge Pennsylvania Superior Court panel issued an opinion affirming that, under state law, a parent will continue to owe child support even where that parent has absolutely no custody of his or her child, never sees the child and only has a slim hope in the future of possible reunification.
Marketing the Family Law Practice
January 31, 2013
If you are an attorney, you know how difficult marketing a law firm can be. If you are a matrimonial attorney, then you know that marketing the family law practice can be especially difficult. Here's what to do.
Litigation
December 27, 2012
An in-depth look at a key ruling.
For Better or for Worse: The Case Against Referenda on Marriage Equality
December 27, 2012
While it is natural for same-sex marriage supporters to want to ride the current wave of ballot box victories for marriage equality, that instinct should be resisted because popular-vote referenda are simply not the appropriate vehicle for determining fundamental individual rights, like the right to marry.
Real Estate Considerations in Divorce
December 27, 2012
While every divorce has its own unique issues and challenges, most separating couples face the same problems relating to the disposition of the former marital home. If real property issues are not thoroughly considered during divorce proceedings, financial and emotional problems could linger for years after the divorce is final. This article highlights several important issues that everyone who is going through a divorce or who is recently divorced should consider with regard to the disposition of marital real property, and offers some tips on how to address them.
A Psychologist's Take on Trial Tactics
November 28, 2012
The author, a forensic psychological consultant, offers his impressions regarding the manner in which attorneys prepare for trial and, specifically, for the cross-examination of adverse expert witnesses.
Defining Income for Child Support Purposes
November 28, 2012
The use of guideline child support throughout the nation has made vital the threshold definition of income for support purposes. The odds are increasing that other states will have dealt with the issue.
Drafting Considerations for Marital Settlement Agreements
November 28, 2012
Careful consideration of all unique issues in any given matter while drafting a settlement agreement will not only resolve all immediate issues, but also avoid complications before they arise and thwart the settlement reached by the parties.
