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What is a Flat Fee Divorce?In simple terms, a flat fee divorce allows you to predict the cost of your divorce. Instead of paying hourly or per service, you pay a one-time fee that covers all divorce-related expenses, from filing to attorney fees. Once this fee is paid, the firm manages the divorce process until […]

In a Pennsylvania divorce, the property division process involves two key steps: Marital Property: Separate Property: Divorce Lawyer R. Badet is an experienced attorney committed to assisting clients through every stage of the divorce process. His services cover both simple and complex divorces, as well as spousal support, child support, and child custody cases. With […]

The following are defenses that can be used in fault-based divorces: Divorce Lawyer R. Badet is a dedicated and experienced divorce attorney committed to supporting clients throughout the divorce process. He handles both simple and complex divorce cases, including spousal support, child support, and child custody matters. With extensive knowledge and experience, Divorce Lawyer R. […]

Calculating Child Support: Pennsylvania’s child support guidelines take into account various factors to determine the appropriate support amount. These guidelines focus on the net incomes of both parties and their ability to meet the child’s needs. Factors used to calculate child support include: Note: Child support may include reasonable education expenses, such as private school […]

In child custody cases, there are three main types of custody: Jurisdiction for Child Custody: Philadelphia follows the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), which aims to prevent disputes between states over custody and visitation. The Act establishes rules for determining a child’s home state, which holds exclusive and continuing jurisdiction. Exclusive Continuing […]

Void Marriage: Voidable Marriage: A voidable marriage remains valid until one party seeks an annulment. A judicial decree is required to dissolve it. Effect of an Annulment: Purpose of Annulment: The goal of annulment is to protect the innocent spouse who unknowingly entered into a marriage that was invalid. If both parties wish to remain […]

Alimony is financial support paid to the spouse who is financially disadvantaged. There are three types of alimony: (1) periodic alimony; (2) lump sum alimony; and (3) rehabilitative alimony. Periodic Alimony:Periodic alimony is a court-ordered payment, typically from the husband to the wife, which continues until her death or remarriage. For example, the court may […]

In Pennsylvania, there is a strong presumption of paternity that favors family unity. Specifically, a child born to a married woman is assumed to be the child of both the woman and her husband. This presumption stands unless the marriage was not intact at the time the paternity is questioned and the husband has not […]

When dividing property in a Pennsylvania divorce, several key factors must be considered, including: (1) professional licenses or degrees, (2) pension benefits, (3) personal injury compensation, (4) marital debts, (5) goodwill, (6) future interests, (7) tax implications, and (8) spousal support or alimony. Professional Licenses or Degrees: Although professional licenses or degrees are not considered […]

In Pennsylvania, there are two types of no-fault divorce grounds: (1) consent divorce, and (2) unilateral divorce. Even if the couple resides under the same roof, they can still be considered to have lived apart if it can be demonstrated that they have stopped cohabiting.