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In a Pennsylvania divorce, the division of property follows two steps: Marital Property: Separate Property: Divorce Lawyer R. Badet is a skilled attorney who assists clients throughout the divorce process, handling everything from simple to complex divorce cases, spousal support, child custody, and child support matters. With years of experience, R. Badet is dedicated to […]

There are several defenses available for fault-based divorces, including: (1) recrimination; (2) connivance; (3) condonation; (4) collusion; (5) provocation; (6) insanity; (7) consent; and (8) justification. Divorce Lawyer R. Badet is a highly experienced attorney who guides clients through all aspects of the divorce process, including complex cases involving spousal support, child support, and custody. […]

Calculating Child Support: Pennsylvania has set guidelines for determining child support, considering both the child’s needs and the parent’s ability to pay. The courts primarily focus on the parents’ net incomes and any other earnings. Factors used to calculate child support include: Child support also covers reasonable educational expenses, like private school fees, depending on […]

When it comes to child custody, there are three main types: (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 jurisdictional conflicts between states regarding custody and visitation issues. This law helps determine the child’s “home state,” which […]

Child custody cases in Philadelphia are based on three types of 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 (UCCJEA), designed to avoid legal conflicts across states regarding child custody and visitation, including decisions about initial rulings and […]

Void Marriage: Voidable Marriage: A voidable marriage is valid until annulled by a court. Only the parties to the marriage can challenge its validity. Examples of voidable marriages include: For example, if a couple gets drunk and marries without realizing, they may annul the marriage if they act within 60 days. Effect of Annulment: In […]

Alimony is financial support provided to the spouse who is at a financial disadvantage after a divorce. There are three types of alimony: (1) periodic alimony, (2) lump-sum alimony, and (3) rehabilitative alimony. Periodic AlimonyPeriodic alimony requires the paying spouse to make monthly payments (e.g., $2,000) to the recipient until their death or remarriage. Lump-Sum […]

Alimony is financial support paid to a spouse who is at an economic disadvantage following a divorce. There are three primary forms of alimony in Pennsylvania: Periodic Alimony: Lump-Sum Alimony: Rehabilitative Alimony: Factors Affecting Alimony Decisions:When setting alimony, the court looks at various elements: Key Considerations for Awarding Alimony:The court’s primary considerations are the disadvantaged […]

In Pennsylvania, adoption is a legally defined process that ends the legal relationship between a child and their biological parents and creates a new parent-child relationship with the adoptive parents. Legal Effects of Adoption: Termination of Parental Rights:Before an adoption can occur, the legal rights of the biological parents must be terminated, either voluntarily or […]

Calculating Child Support:Pennsylvania uses standard guidelines based on the parties’ net incomes and other earnings. The courts factor in both the child’s reasonable needs and the paying parent’s financial ability. Relevant Factors Include: Child support can cover reasonable educational expenses. If a child requires a specialized education (e.g., due to special needs), these costs may […]