Articles • Divorce Lawyer R. Badet

Jurisdiction for Divorce in Philadelphia

Pennsylvania courts must have subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction over the parties. Residence and domicile: There are two key definitions that you need to keep in mind when it comes to jurisdictional questions involving divorce: (1) residence, and (2) domicile. Six months residency requirement: In order for personal jurisdiction to be established, the petitioner […]

HOW TO FILE FOR A DIVORCE IN PENNSYLVANIA:

STEP ONE: The Notice to Defend, Complaint and Verification (Form 1). A divorce case is started with the filing of a “Complaint.” There are two forms that must be attached to the Complaint: the “Notice to Defend and Claim Rights” must be attached on top, and the “Verification” must be attached on the bottom. The […]

Grandparents Rights in Child Custody Cases

If it is determined to be in the best interests of the grandchild, the court may grant custody to a grandparent who: Presumptions in child custody cases: This presumption can be overcome by clear and convincing evidence; and Visitation Rights: The term visitation will probably be used to refer to grandparents and third parties. […]

Fault Divorce in Pennsylvania:

The Fault-Based Grounds for divorces in Pennsylvania include: (1) adultery; (2) cruelty; (3) voluntary desertion; (4) involuntary desertion; (5) bigamy; (6) imprisonment; (7) indignities; and (8) institutionalization. • (1) Adultery: if you engaged in voluntary sex with a non-spouse, then that is a fault-based ground for a divorce. Adultery must be shown by clear and […]

Equitable Division of Property in Philadelphia Divorces

Once the court identifies and values the marital property, the court will make an equitable division; (you should note that equitable does not necessarily mean 50/50). The court’s division of the property is not subject to modification once the divorce is final.The court is going to use several principles when trying to do an equitable […]

Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce in PhiladelphiaWhat Is the Flat Fee Divorce?To put it in simple words, a flat fee divorce gives you the option to plan the cost of your divorce. Unlike regular proceedings, you’ll only pay the firm once. This fee will cover all the costs of the divorce which features everything from filing fee to the attorney fee. After the one-time fee has been paid, the firm oversees the divorce proceeding to it’s very end. We would like to make it clear that this fee does not remain the same for customers. It varies depending on the conditions of the divorce and how complicated the situation is. Any registered attorney can provide a flat fee divorce, but this package is not yet a proper fee arrangement.

Is Flat Fee Divorce Really the Best Decision I can Make?You may think that, in any divorce, there is one of either two winners: the husband or the wife. However, you’re forgetting about the third party; the lawyers. Basically, there are divorces that carry on for an unnecessary amount of time. The parties can’t come […]

Division of Property – Philadelphia Divorces

In a Pennsylvania divorce, there are two steps to the division of property: Marital Property: Separate Property: Divorce Lawyer R. Badet is an experienced divorce lawyer and dedicated to helping his clients at every stage of the divorce process. His practice includes simple and complex divorces, spousal support, child support, and child custody. Divorce […]

Defenses for Fault Based Divorces in Pennsylvania The fault-based defenses that are available include: (1) recrimination; (2) Connivance; (3) Condonation; (4) Collusion; (5) Provocation; (6) Insanity; (7) Consent; and (8) Justification. Divorce Lawyer R. Badet is an experienced divorce lawyer and dedicated to helping his clients at every stage of the divorce process. His […]

Child Support in Pennsylvania:

Calculating Child Support: There are standard guidelines in Pennsylvania to determine the amount of child support. Courts take into account the reasonable needs and the obligor’s ability to pay. These guidelines are focused on the parties’ net incomes and other earnings. Factors to calculate child support: The factors that Courts use to […]

Philadelphia Child Custody Lawyer

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 […]