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Modification of custody is going to be based on the best interest of the child. In a modification of custody case, there is no need to show specific “changed in circumstances,”—although the court may consider any substantial change in circumstances as a “springboard” into the best interests of the child analysis, (i.e., at any point […]

There are two basics requirement for a Ceremonial Marriage: (1)a marriage license, and (2) A ceremony or solemnization. (1) Licence:  You can just get a marriage license. (2) Ceremony: The ceremony need to be performed by a judge, a state official, or a  clergy of a recognized religious organization; or The ceremony can be performed […]

Do you wish to put an end to your marriage in Philadelphia? A simple way to get it done is to file for a divorce in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. The Philadelphia divorce court is located at 1501 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102. The court is always open throughout the official working […]

Pennsylvania courts must have subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction over the parties. As long as the court has proper personal jurisdiction over one party, the court can properly grant the divorce on an ex parte basis. However, the court needs to have personal jurisdiction over BOTH parties in order to divide property, and to […]

STEP ONE: The Notice to Defend, Complaint and Verification (Form 1). A divorce case is started with the filing of a “Complaint.” There are two forms that must be attached to the Complaint: the “Notice to Defend and Claim Rights” must be attached on top, and the “Verification” must be attached on the bottom. The […]

If it is determined to be in the best interests of the grandchild, the court may grant custody to a grandparent who: (1) Began the relationship with the child with the consent of a parent or by court order; (2) Has assumed or is willing to assume responsibility for the child; and (3) One of […]

The Fault-Based Grounds for divorces in Pennsylvania include: (1) adultery; (2) cruelty; (3) voluntary desertion; (4) involuntary desertion; (5) bigamy; (6) imprisonment; (7) indignities; and (8) institutionalization.   (1)Adultery:  if you engaged in voluntary sex with a non-spouse, then that is a fault-based ground for a divorce.  Adultery must be shown by clear and convincing […]

Once the court identifies and values the marital property, the court will make an equitable division; (you should note that equitable does not necessarily mean 50/50). The court’s division of the property is not subject to modification once the divorce is final. The court is going to use several principles when trying to do an […]

Is it possible to get a cheap divorce in Philadelphia?   Yes, it is possible to get a cheap divorce in Pennsylvania.  Divorce Lawyer R. Badet only charges $599.00 for uncontested divorces where both divorce parties agree to sign the divorce documents.  How long will it take before I receive my divorce papers in Pennsylvania? […]

In a Pennsylvania divorce, there are two steps to the division of property: (1) There has to be a determination about what is marital property and what is separate property, and (2)  You have to make an equitable division of the marital properties; (you should note that equitable does not necessarily mean 50/50). Marital Property: […]