Practice Areas
Adoptions
Adoption is the legal process by which a legal parent-child relationship is created between individuals not biologically parent and child.
Alimony
In Pennsylvania, a court may award alimony to either party upon a finding of necessity.
Child Custody
Child Support
In Pennsylvania, courts use child support guidelines, which take into consideration the income of each parent and distributes the financial responsibilities for the children accordingly.
Divorce
The decision to end a marriage is never an easy one. But, if you find yourself in a position where it is the best next or only available option, we are ready to assist you.
Domestic Violence
DonorSurrogate Agreements
Equitable Distribution
Family Law
Family Law is all that we do and it is what we do well. In fact, our firm was established with the sole purpose of offering comprehensive, high quality, and individualized family law representation to those in need of our services.
Grand Parent Visitation
Prenuptial Agreements
Property Division
In Pennsylvania, divorcing parties retain their separate property, which is defined as property acquired before marriage, acquired in exchange for separate property, gifts and inheritances, and property designated separate by valid agreement. All other property is classified as marital and is divided equitably between the parties based on sixteen statutory factors. Our firm has experience handling divorces involving significant assets and accumulated wealth and can provide effective representation to ensure the fair and equitable distribution of your marital property.
Protection From Abuse
Spousal Support
Visitation Rights
Child custody is perhaps the most contentious issue in any divorce. Custody may be awarded to one parent, or shared custody may be ordered. The court considers many factors in making custody determinations, including the preference of the child, the child's physical, intellectual, and emotional well-being, which parent is more likely to foster continued contact with the other parent, and each parent's past violent or abusive conduct.
Wills
Custodial Parent Relocation
When the primary custodial parent moves, the non-custodial parent may object to the move. Child relocation disputes can become complex as competing factors and interests come into play. Because of this, a contested evidentiary hearing is often needed to determine whether the child can move, future child-access arrangements, and which party is responsible for transportation costs. We have experience litigating custodial parent relocation disputes and can help through the court process to obtain the approval or denial of the relocation request.
Modifications
Long after divorces are finalized, situations arise which necessitate the need to return to court to have a term or condition in the divorce decree modified. Whether the modification relates to child support, custody, alimony, or something else, we are responsive to your needs. We have successfully represented both the initiating party and the party opposing the modification. With our extensive experience and knowledge of family law on your side, we can help you obtain the outcome that you are seeking.