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Adoption is a legal process that terminates the biological parent-child relationship and creates a new one between the child and adoptive parents. Legal Effects of Adoption Termination of Parental Rights Before an adoption can proceed, the biological parents’ legal rights must be terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily. Parental rights cannot be terminated based solely on […]

Pennsylvania law strongly presumes that a child born to a married woman is the legal child of her husband. This presumption reflects the state’s preference for maintaining family unity. Divorce Lawyer R. Badet Divorce Lawyer R. Badet handles both straightforward and more challenging divorce matters, as well as spousal support, child support, and custody issues. […]

When dividing property in a Pennsylvania divorce, courts examine not only real estate, bank accounts, or other tangible assets but also items such as professional licenses, pension benefits, personal injury proceeds, marital debts, business goodwill, and future interests. Each of these is handled according to specific guidelines. 1. Professional Licenses or Degrees 2. Pension Benefits […]

When dividing property in a Pennsylvania divorce, courts examine not only real estate, bank accounts, or other tangible assets but also items such as professional licenses, pension benefits, personal injury proceeds, marital debts, business goodwill, and future interests. Each of these is handled according to specific guidelines. 1. Professional Licenses or Degrees 2. Pension Benefits […]

If you wish to end your marriage in Norristown, you can initiate divorce proceedings at the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, located at 2 E Airy St, Norristown, PA 19401 (phone: 610-278-3360). The courthouse is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Uncontested vs. Contested Divorces Fault and No-Fault Divorces Court’s […]

If you plan to end your marriage in Norristown, you can file for divorce at the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, located at 2 E Airy St, Norristown, PA 19401 (phone: 610-278-3360). The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Uncontested vs. Contested Divorces A divorce can be uncontested […]

In Pennsylvania, no-fault divorce means neither spouse has to prove wrongdoing by the other. There are two main no-fault pathways: Divorce Lawyer R. BadetDivorce Lawyer R. Badet offers comprehensive legal guidance for both simple and complex divorces, encompassing spousal support, child support, and custody matters. With extensive experience in Family Law and Divorce litigation, he […]

Courts in Pennsylvania focus on the best interest of the child when evaluating custody modifications. Although a significant change in circumstances can prompt a review, no specific change is required for the court to reassess whether the current arrangement remains suitable. Factors affecting the child’s safety receive particular weight in the court’s analysis. If one […]

In Pennsylvania, courts always prioritize the best interest of the child when deciding whether to modify a custody order. Although a “substantial change in circumstances” may influence the court’s decision, the standard remains the child’s welfare rather than showing a specific changed circumstance. Relocation A parent wishing to relocate with a child must either have: […]

Marriage in Pennsylvania generally requires two essential steps: obtaining a marriage license and participating in a formal ceremony (sometimes called “solemnization”). Additionally, there are important substantive restrictions and separate rules concerning common-law marriages entered into before January 1, 2005. 1. Ceremonial Marriage 2. Common-Law Marriage (Prior to January 1, 2005) While no new common-law marriages […]