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Step 1: Filing the Complaint, Notice to Defend, and Verification To start a divorce case in Pennsylvania, you must file a “Complaint” with the court. When submitting this Complaint, two forms need to be included: the “Notice to Defend and Claim Rights,” which goes at the top, and the “Verification,” which is placed at the […]

Step 1: Filing the Complaint with Notice to Defend and Verification To begin a divorce case in Pennsylvania, you must file a “Complaint” with the court. Along with the Complaint, two essential documents need to be included: the “Notice to Defend and Claim Rights” (which should be placed at the top of the Complaint) and […]

What Is the Flat Fee Divorce? A flat fee divorce allows you to plan the cost of your divorce in advance. Unlike traditional hourly billing, where fees can accumulate unpredictably, you pay a one-time fee that covers all aspects of the divorce, from filing fees to attorney costs. The amount of the flat fee varies […]

In Pennsylvania, the division of property in a divorce is handled through a two-step process: Marital Property Marital property includes: Separate Property Separate property includes: Consulting with an Experienced Divorce AttorneyDividing property can be complicated, especially when it involves determining which assets are marital and which are separate. Divorce Lawyer R. Badet is highly experienced […]

In Pennsylvania, fault-based divorce allows one spouse to file for divorce based on the other spouse’s misconduct. However, there are several defenses that can be used to contest the fault allegations. These defenses include: Divorce Lawyer R. BadetR. Badet is a skilled and experienced divorce attorney dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of family […]

Calculating Child Support: The court uses standard guidelines to determine child support, focusing on the reasonable needs of the child and the paying parent’s ability to pay. The calculation takes the following factors into account: Child support also covers reasonable educational expenses, such as private school fees if deemed necessary for the child’s well-being, considering […]

Void Marriages: Voidable Marriages: Effect of Annulment: Validating Subsequent Marriages: If one of the parties was previously married and that marriage wasn’t legally ended, but the impediment is resolved (such as the previous marriage being annulled, divorced, or the former spouse passing away), the couple may continue living together as if they are legally married, […]

There are three different types of child custody that you need to be aware of: (1) LegalCustody; (2) PhysicalCustody; and (3) SharedCustody.(1) Legal Custody: legal custody is the right tomake decisions affecting the child’s life; most ofthetime legal custody is shared by the parents,evenaftera marriageend.(2) Physical Custody: physical custody means the actual physical possession of […]

Alimony is financial support provided to the spouse who is financially disadvantaged. There are three primary types of alimony: (1) periodic alimony, (2) lump-sum alimony, and (3) rehabilitative alimony. Periodic Alimony: Periodic alimony involves the court ordering one spouse, typically the husband, to pay a set amount (e.g., $2,000 per month) to the other spouse […]

Pennsylvania maintains a robust presumption of paternity designed to promote family stability. Under this presumption, a child born to a married woman is automatically considered the child of her husband. This default rule remains intact if the marriage is still in effect when paternity is questioned and the husband has actively embraced parental responsibilities. However, […]