Divorce Case law updates - April 2012 By Cynthia Bashore, Esquire, Attorney with Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, www.mbfamilylaw.com In SMC v. WPC, 2012 PA Super 92, Husband appealed the Trial Court's rulings that (1) Wife's post-separation affair is irrelevant to a...
Adoption tax credit set to expire at the end of the year
When considering pursuing an adoption, there are many things to look into. Among some of the factors a person might consider may be whether or not to seek an open adoption, adopting a child from abroad, or whether to adopt an older child. However, another factor to...
Man indicted for failure to pay child support
Even as the national economy begins to rebound, many Pennsylvania residents no doubt continue to suffer from the aftermath of the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2008. Those impacted may well experience tremendous difficulty in meeting their financial...
NO CONCESSION THAT RELOCATION AFFECTS OTHER PARENT’S CUSTODIAL RIGHTS
C.M.K. v. K.E.M., 2012 Relocation Case, Superior Court - March 27, 2012. The new 2012 Pennsylvania Custody Statute requires a parent to provide a very specific Notice of Relocation to the other parent when the move will affect the other parent's custodial rights, -...
When in a divorce, gather all your financial documents
Most in Pennsylvania are probably quite aware that divorce can be an emotionally trying and stressful time. However, what many may not necessarily know, or at least fully realize, is that it can be a strain on one's finances as well. When going through a divorce, it...
Daughter, current husband of Zsa Zsa Gabor in guardianship fight
When people approach their later years, they may not necessarily be able to take care of their financial affairs or see to their medical treatment. However, Pennsylvania law allows for what is known as a guardianship. Under a guardianship, one's affairs are taken care...