Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) has been a game changer for how both individuals and couples build their families. Technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg and sperm donation, and surrogacy offer hope to those facing…
Divorce settlements are often hard-fought answers to questions about the financial, custodial, and support obligations between former spouses. But what happens when circumstances change? In Pennsylvania, ex-spouses facing significant shifts in their circumstances can ask…
Divorce is never easy, and it’s especially hard when there are minor children involved. Reaching an agreement on custody is among the most fraught aspects of family law, and when one parent wants to relocate…
There are plenty of reasons why an individual would want to move from the area where they lived when they were first divorced. But in Pennsylvania, if your marriage included children and a custody agreement…
Falls are a leading cause of injury among nursing home residents, often resulting in broken bones, head trauma, or worse. In many cases, these falls are preventable and occur due to neglect. Common Causes of…
Immigration issues have always been complex, and the incoming administration’s emphasis on deportation is having a significant impact on mixed-status families. When some family members have legal residency or citizenship, and others do not, the…
When a child is born, there’s no question about the identity of its mother, but the same is not true for fatherhood. While some men embrace the role wholeheartedly, others try to evade it, and…
Non-custodial parents may not have physical custody of their child for the majority of the time, but they still have important rights and responsibilities. Here is what you need to know about what this legal…
For divorcing couples who have children, the issue of child custody represents the most significant legal issue to be resolved. Questions about where the children live, how decisions are made about their welfare, and how…
Navigating a child custody battle ranks high among the most stressful aspects of many divorces. Though some couples easily agree to a schedule, for others the process is stressful and fraught, becoming a proxy for…
The holidays may be the happiest time of year for some, but for those in a bad marriage, the festivities and gatherings can feel like torture. If you fall into the latter category and feel…
Custody and visitation of minor children represents one of the most emotional aspects of family law. Divorce and other disruptive situations can lead to heart-wrenching separations, and consideration of grandparents is often lacking. Fortunately, the…
Spending time with grandchildren is among life’s greatest rewards and pleasures, and the threat of losing that relationship as a result of a divorce or the death of your child is absolutely devastating. Unfortunately, it’s…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and after that comes Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. As joyous as these holidays all are, they can be particularly stressful for divorced families. Having a well-structured shared child custody…
Child custody is probably the most fraught issue for divorcing parents. Reaching a consensus is not always possible, and in many cases, the court must weigh-in to determine what is in the best interest of…