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This 1/70,000-year occasion can throw a wrench in custody arrangements As if planning custody under normal circumstances wasn’t difficult enough, the calendar had to swing around to that 70,000 year mark where Hanukkah and Thanksgiving are at the same time. For many families, this could really bring on some headaches. If you are planning custody […]

Lessons and considerations for PA couples Shedding light on the increasingly common lifestyle of cohabitation is a developing New Jersey case surrounding entitlement to lottery winnings where an unmarried couple split prior to the winnings. The controversial, local case raises more questions about legal rights of unmarried couples in Pennsylvania who are cohabitating as though […]

How to handle divorce when the gloves come off Divorce cases often call upon that old adage about the “fine line between love and hate.” Our attorneys encourage parties remain as cooperative and amicable as possible to stay out of the court room during a divorce, and remain in control. To reduce the financial and […]

How 12 months of unpaid child support could disappear Many parents collecting child support know how important those payments can be to their children. When support payments are not received, the children suffer the most. Our state performs well on support collection; however, there are the exceptions. One Pennsylvania woman is fighting back against state […]

Preparing for the First Meeting with a Bucks County Divorce Lawyer It goes without saying that making the first call to schedule a consultation with a divorce lawyer can be intimidating.  There are surely thousands of thoughts racing through your mind, trying to predict the future and cover all the bases.  Trying to be logical during […]

Relocating with children and shared custody After divorce, it is natural to start thinking about a new beginning.  Packing up and moving back to family, friends, or better job opportunities can present a new and exciting time after a period of difficulty.  Conversely, battling a move can be daunting.  There are certain requirements that must […]

While popular culture suggests that men seek freedom from marriage and their familial duties, the reality is that times have changed. Because of this stigma, men often feel the courts favor their wives’ needs and minimize theirs. For men and women alike, divorce is never simple, but as involved fathers and providers, divorce for men […]

It’s never too early to plan ahead for custody and visitation This is the time of year where kids and family are the focus – Halloween, followed by Thanksgiving travel and culminating with Christmas, Hanukkah, and celebrating the new year. What should be a fun time of the year, can often turn into headaches when […]

How certifications and experience go to work for clients Bucks County divorce cases are all different – various issues arise concerning custody, support and sometimes abuse.  Despite the unexpected nuances, most cases boil down to money.  If it is not the root of the problem, finances and dividing up marital debt become tangled branches of a complicated process.  Bucks County divorce attorneys […]

Spreading Awareness about options:  Protection from Abuse It has been nineteen years since Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in recognition of the severity of crimes associated with domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.  The Office on Violence Against Women exists to provide federal leadership in the mission to stop domestic violence, sexual assault, battery, stalking and other […]