When a single parent gets married, they often wonder “can my new spouse adopt my child?” This is especially true when the child’s other biological parent has not been involved in the child’s life for […]
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WHAT UNMARRIED COUPLES IN PENNSYLVANIA SHOULD KNOW… If you happened to catch my radio show “Marshall Law” on WCCS recently, you may have heard me discussing legal issues facing unmarried couples. In modern society, many
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What Does the Recent PA Supreme Court Ruling mean for Pennsylvania Grandparents’ Rights? On September 9, 2016, the PA Supreme Court restricted Grandparents’ rights to seek partial custody of their grandchildren. The case, known formally
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Many of my family law clients ask me “How much can I expect to pay in child support?” or they ask, “How much will Domestic Relations order my ex to pay in child support?” The
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Petitions for Special Relief and Emergency Child Custody Orders When can you file for emergency custody? Consider the following circumstances: The other parent has attempted to relocate the child without notice or consent The child
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In Pennsylvania child custody cases, the parties are generally required to attend a mediation session prior to obtaining a hearing before a common pleas judge. If you have been ordered to attend custody mediation, you
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By: Marshall Chriswell, a Pennsylvania child custody attorney As a lawyer handling family law issues in Pennsylvania, divorced or separated parents often ask me if they need a child custody order. My answer is often
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What is a Protection From Abuse Order? In Pennsylvania, a victim domestic violence can file for a Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order. A PFA is also known as a “stay away” order or a “restraining
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