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A court may grant custody to a grandparent if it is in the best interest of the child, under the following conditions: Presumptions in Child Custody Cases: Visitation Rights: Third-Party Visitation: Grandparents’ Visitation: Enforcement of Visitation Orders: Contempt for Violation of Child Custody and Visitation Orders: Child’s Preference: The child’s preference is one of many […]

After the court identifies and assigns values to the marital property, it will divide the property in a manner it deems fair; it is important to note that “equitable” does not mean an equal 50/50 split. Once the divorce is finalized, the court’s decision on property division cannot be changed. Several key principles guide the […]

What Is a Flat Fee Divorce? A flat fee divorce allows you to plan your divorce costs upfront. Unlike traditional billing, you pay a one-time fee that covers all expenses, including filing and attorney fees. After the fee is paid, the firm manages the divorce process from start to finish. Keep in mind, this fee […]

In Pennsylvania, property division during a divorce involves two key steps: Marital Property: Separate Property: Divorce Lawyer R. BadetR. Badet is an experienced divorce attorney who supports clients throughout the divorce process. His practice covers both simple and complex divorce cases, as well as spousal support, child support, and custody matters. With extensive knowledge and […]

In fault-based divorce cases, the following defenses may be raised: Divorce Lawyer R. BadetR. Badet is a seasoned divorce attorney committed to assisting clients at all stages of the divorce process. Specializing in both simple and complex divorces, as well as spousal support, child support, and custody matters, R. Badet has the expertise needed to […]

Calculating Child Support Pennsylvania follows standard guidelines to calculate child support, taking into account both the reasonable needs of the child and the paying parent’s ability to provide support. These guidelines focus on the net incomes of both parents and other earnings. Factors considered in calculating child support include: Note: Child support may also cover […]

There are three main types of child custody: (1) Legal Custody, (2) Physical Custody, and (3) Shared Custody. Jurisdiction for Child Custody:Philadelphia follows the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act to prevent interstate disputes regarding custody and visitation. This Act sets rules for determining the child’s “home state,” which has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction […]

Void Marriage: Voidable Marriage:A voidable marriage remains valid until one of the parties seeks an annulment. The marriage is only dissolved through a judicial decree.A voidable marriage can only be challenged by one of the spouses. Examples of voidable marriages include: In cases where a marriage is voidable, annulment can be pursued if an action […]

Alimony is financial support paid to the spouse who is financially disadvantaged. There are three main types of alimony: (1) periodic alimony, (2) lump sum alimony, and (3) rehabilitative alimony. Periodic Alimony:In periodic alimony, the court may order one spouse to pay a set amount (e.g., $2,000 per month) to the other until their death […]

In Pennsylvania, there is a strong presumption of paternity aimed at preserving family unity. Specifically, a child born to a married woman is assumed to be the child of her and her husband. This presumption stands unless the marriage was not intact when paternity is questioned, and the husband must have taken on parental responsibilities. […]