Monthly Archives: August 2018
Who Is Eligible to Adopt and Be Adopted In Pennsylvania
If you are considering adopting a child in Pennsylvania, you’ll want to make sure you familiarize yourself with Pennsylvania adoption laws first. Make sure you learn the basics before commencing with the adoption process, including whether you and/or your partner is eligible to adopt and who you may adopt. Who Is Eligible to Adopt?… Read More »
Loan Repayment After a Divorce
Getting a divorce can be an emotionally and logistically challenging experience. You and your partner must make decisions about how your assets and debts are divided. If you or your partner took out any loans or accrued any debt during your marriage, you will need to discuss who is responsible for paying off that… Read More »
Termination of Parental Rights in Pennsylvania
The issue of parental rights can arise in adoptions, divorces, and even marriages where one spouse is bringing in a child from a prior marriage or relationship. Though birth parents typically have parental rights over the child, parental rights can be terminated for a variety of reasons, both voluntarily and involuntarily. If you have… Read More »
How Divorce Impacts Pending Settlements
If you have a pending workers’ compensation or personal injury settlement in Pennsylvania while you are going through a divorce, you may be wondering what portion of your settlement award you are entitled to. An experienced Pennsylvania family law attorney can help you determine what you are entitled to based on the time your… Read More »