Blog: Family Law

1/31/19

Written by Robert Davidson – Domestic violence is all about Because most batterers have experienced chronic violence in their own dysfunctional families, and the resultant lack of support and love any child needs while growing up, they become hyper-sensitive to rejection and cannot bear the emotional pain they experienced during those formative years. Thus, when an abuser senses-almost always incorrectly-that his partner is anything less than fully present through constant doting and assurances that...

5/23/18

HELL, NO!

HE SAID: I want my kids 50% of the time. SHE SAID: Over my dead body! Be careful what you wish for! Our court system is overloaded with parents who would rather entrust their children’s lives to a perfect stranger in a black robe, rather than figure it out themselves with the help of caring and peace promoting professionals. Think about this. There is oftentimes more crime in the family law setting than in the...

1/25/16

Choosing Your Family Law Attorney

The attorney you hire to represent you in your divorce will have a major impact on the outcome of your case – choose wisely. What Matters Most When Choosing A Lawyer Local Knowledge In Pennsylvania, the court systems vary from county to county. Each court has different filing requirements, timelines and general way of handling things. For example, some counties will require you to attend mediation or parenting classes before your divorce or custody case...

1/12/13

Need for Pennsylvania orders for protection may rise this month

No matter what time of the year it is, domestic violence can be an issue for Pennsylvania families. However, New Year’s Eve and the day after shows a startling rise in attacks, and the aftermath of such violence can be followed by a separation or divorce filing. In fact, statistics shows that splits skyrocket in the month of January. The month represents a time for starting over and change, but it is important for women...

11/2/12

Domestic violence orders to be issued in foreign languages

In an effort to promote justice for all residents, regardless of national origin, Pennsylvania has translated a number of legal forms into multiple languages. Among them are the petition for protection from abuse and the The Pennsylvania court system established that a need exists for domestic violence protection orders to be issued in the languages most commonly spoken in the state. The forms are now available in the ten most commonly used languages within...

10/17/12

Pennsylvania men can have need of domestic violence orders

It may be something of a surprise to readers to find that it’s not just women who are victims of domestic violence. Statistics, however, show that men can often be the victims of domestic violence as well. With October marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Pennsylvania residents who are considering filing for The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence indicates that approximately one-fourth of women will experience domestic violence at some point in their lifetimes. A...

9/24/12

Cohabitation agreements can benefit Pennsylvania couples

Historically, combining finances typically involved getting married and a woman giving up control over her assets and income to a spouse. Nowadays, however, the merging of a couple’s finances has become vastly different than it was in the past. Not all Pennsylvania couples who share their financial resources and burdens get married. Some of those couples may want to consider the merits that Some couples choose to retain their own individual financial accounts while...

8/29/12

More rallying for grandparents’ rights to visit children

The issue of grandparents’ rights seems to be a growing concern for many Americans across the country. Pennsylvania grandparents who have seen their children lose custody of their grandchildren know that it can be difficult to obtain visiting rights once the state takes over. Oftentimes, courts cannot legally order foster parents to let biological grandparents see their grandchildren. For reasons such as this, many people are starting to lobby for One grandmother who participated...

8/9/12

Hope for those with domestic violence orders who own pets

Reports of domestic violence can often seem depressing, but one domestic violence shelter is working to bring hope and positivity to the lives of those they serve by opening an animal kennel on shelter grounds. Pennsylvania residents who have ever had to obtain Many of them know all too well that their pet could suffer harm at the hands of the spouse they’ve left behind. Unfortunately, though, most shelters that serve domestic violence victims...

5/28/12

Cohabitation agreements: Yay or nay?

Prenuptial agreements are common for couples who are about to get married and want some type of document that outlines how property will be divided — among other things — in the event of a divorce. In today’s day and age, however, more couples in Pennsylvania and the rest of the U.S. are actually living together for years before marriage, some without the intent to ever get married. While not all couples would like to...