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In Pennsylvania, grandparents may seek custody or visitation of their grandchildren under certain circumstances. However, the court’s ultimate goal is to ensure that the child’s best interests are met, and this will guide any decision regarding grandparent visitation or custody. Grandparents Seeking Custody Grandparents can be granted custody of their grandchildren if certain conditions are […]

In Pennsylvania, once the court has identified and valued the marital property, it will then proceed with an equitable division of those assets. Importantly, equitable division does not mean a 50/50 split, but rather a distribution that is considered fair based on various factors. Once the divorce is final, the court’s division of property cannot […]

What is the Flat Fee Divorce? A flat fee divorce allows you to pay a one-time fee that covers all the costs associated with your divorce. This includes everything from filing fees to attorney fees. Once you pay the flat fee, the firm handles the divorce proceedings from start to finish. It’s important to note […]

In a divorce in Pennsylvania, there are two main steps involved in the division of property: 1. Marital Property Marital property includes any property that was acquired during the marriage and can also include any increase in value of separate property up until the date of separation or the equitable distribution hearing (whichever is the […]

In Pennsylvania, fault-based divorces allow a spouse to seek a divorce based on the misconduct or fault of the other spouse. However, there are several defenses available to the defendant (the spouse against whom the divorce is being sought) that can be used to counter the claims of fault. Below are the common defenses available: […]

In Pennsylvania, both parents are legally required to support their minor children. Child support is a right of the child and cannot be waived or bargained away by the parents. This means any agreement that tries to relieve one parent of their child support obligations is void and unenforceable. Key Points: Factors Used to Calculate […]

In Philadelphia, there are three main types of child custody that courts consider: Legal Custody, Physical Custody, and Shared Custody. Types of Custody: Jurisdiction for Child Custody: The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) governs jurisdiction for child custody cases and helps prevent conflicting custody orders across states. It sets guidelines for determining […]

An annulment legally declares that a marriage never existed, whereas a divorce ends a valid marriage. Annulments are available for marriages that are considered either void or voidable. To determine if a marriage is eligible for annulment, factors such as the marriage’s duration and whether there are children involved are important. If the marriage has […]

Pennsylvania maintains a strong presumption of paternity designed to support family stability. This means that if a child is born to a married woman, the law automatically regards her husband as the legal father. This presumption is conclusive if the marriage is intact at the time paternity is questioned and if the husband has actively […]

When dividing property during a divorce in Pennsylvania, courts look beyond the mere identification of assets to consider several additional factors: About Divorce Lawyer R. Badet Divorce Lawyer R. Badet is a seasoned professional dedicated to assisting clients through every stage of the divorce process. His expertise spans both simple and complex divorces, covering critical […]