Recent Blog Posts
What is a Deposition in a Pennsylvania Divorce, and Should I Be Afraid of One?
Many clients express fears about their divorce, which is not surprising. There is a tremendous amount of inaccurate information on the Internet. Unfortunately, some people who have gone through a rough divorce post blogs about their experience, which creates the expectation that all divorces will be as catastrophic as the author’s. One concern our… Read More »
Must I Support My Child after Age 18?
Practically all our clients with children end up either receiving child support or paying it after a divorce. Although child support might feel like a financial burden, it almost always ends on a specific date: the day your child turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever is later. Still, many people think they must… Read More »
How Much Say Does a Child Have in Custody Proceedings?
One question many of our clients have is whether their child can decide which parent to live with. We understand where the question is coming from. If your child is older—say, in his teen years—then forcing him to live with a parent he doesn’t want to be with could be very difficult. At the… Read More »
5 Common Mistakes People Make when Divorcing without a Lawyer
This is a DIY culture, and many people try to handle their own legal affairs, whether that involves drafting a will using a computer program or handling their own DUI case as it winds its way through the courts. Some people do okay by themselves if they have a simple legal issue, though others… Read More »
My Ex Refuses to Comply with the Court Order for Equitable Distribution
Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state. This means that a judge will divide the couple’s marital assets in a fair manner, considering all relevant circumstances. Couples can also decide how to divide up the property themselves and draft an agreement to that effect, which is often preferable. Dividing marital property, however, can be complicated…. Read More »
Witnesses at a Child Custody Hearing
When custody is in dispute, each parent will need to present evidence to a judge showing why they deserve custody. There are many types of helpful evidence, such as medical or school records. However, witness testimony makes up the bulk of evidence that a judge considers. In this article, we highlight the key categories… Read More »
Co-Parenting During the Holidays
With the arrival of autumn, the holiday season in the U.S. is about to start. Going through the holidays while divorced will certainly be a shock to many parents, but it is one that they can plan for. When divorced couples have children, it is vital that they co-parent effective year-round, and this includes… Read More »
Will My DUI Conviction Negatively Affect My Divorce?
It could. Pennsylvania takes DUI very seriously and, as a result, imposes severe penalties, such as time in jail and a license suspension. However, there might be repercussions in a divorce case as well. Of course, every case is different. You should meet with a Media, Pennsylvania divorce lawyer to analyze how a DUI… Read More »
Questions to Ask a Birth Mother
In many adoptions, potential adoptive parents meet with the birth mother to talk. This is definitely an interview, no matter how casual the encounter, and prospective adoptive parents should prepare accordingly. At Barbara Flum Stein & Associates, we have facilitated many adoptions. No two are alike, and not all adoptive parents will meet with… Read More »
Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets? What Should You Do?
Most couples have accumulated marital property unless they were married for a very short time. Under Pennsylvania law, most property you acquired after marriage will be considered marital. It doesn’t matter if your husband put the house you bought in his name only. The home is marital because you acquired it while married. Exceptions… Read More »
