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Pennsylvania law has a strong presumption of paternity designed to preserve family unity, meaning that a child born to a married woman is presumed to be the child of her husband. This presumption remains intact as long as the marriage was intact when paternity is questioned and the husband has taken on parental responsibilities. If […]

When dividing property in a Pennsylvania divorce, several additional factors must be considered: (1) Professional licenses or degrees, (2) pension benefits, (3) personal injury settlements, (4) marital debts, (5) goodwill, (6) future interests, (7) tax implications, and (8) alimony or spousal support. Professional Licenses or Degrees: While the license or degree itself is not considered […]

If someone wishes to end their marriage in Norristown, they can file for divorce in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, located at 2 E Airy St, Norristown, PA 19401. The court can be reached at 610-278-3360, and it operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Divorces in Norristown can be […]

In Pennsylvania, there are two types of no-fault grounds for divorce: (1) consent divorce and (2) unilateral divorce. Divorce Lawyer R. Badet is a skilled and experienced attorney who is committed to helping clients through all stages of the divorce process. His expertise covers both simple and complex divorces, spousal support, child support, and child […]

The modification of custody orders is determined based on what is in the best interest of the child. In these cases, it is not necessary to show a specific “change in circumstances,” although the court may consider any significant changes as a starting point for analyzing the child’s best interests. The focus of the court […]

In Pennsylvania, two main requirements are necessary for a ceremonial marriage: (1) obtaining a marriage license, and (2) holding a ceremony or solemnization. In addition to ceremonial marriages, Pennsylvania previously recognized common-law marriages. However, as of January 1, 2005, common-law marriages are no longer allowed in the state. Nevertheless, common-law marriages entered into before this […]

Are you looking to end your marriage in Philadelphia? One straightforward option is to file for divorce in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, located at 1501 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm. Divorce in Philadelphia can be either uncontested or contested. […]

To file for divorce in Pennsylvania, the courts must have both subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction over the parties involved. If the court has personal jurisdiction over at least one party, it can grant the divorce on an ex parte basis (without the other party’s presence). However, to handle property division, spousal support, child […]

Step One: Filing the Notice to Defend, Complaint, and Verification (Form 1) To initiate a divorce, you begin by filing a “Complaint.” This Complaint must include two additional forms: the “Notice to Defend and Claim Rights” on top, and the “Verification” at the bottom. The Complaint is submitted to the office responsible for legal pleadings. […]

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 […]