DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW – THE BASICS

by Robert M. Diorio Divorce In Pennsylvania, a divorce can be filed if one of the spouses has lived in the state for at least six months prior to filing in the county where at least one of the spouses resides. A divorce can be Fault, based upon grounds such as indignities, adultery, cruelty, and […]

Choosing Between Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Divorce in Pennsylvania

by Robert M. Diorio Individuals entering into divorce may rely on the courts to make decisions on their settlement issues. However, many couples choose to retain control over their futures by negotiating settlements out of court. While it sometimes may not seem possible to come to agreement on issues pertaining to the children, property division […]

Why Are More Couples Pursuing Uncontested, No-Fault Divorces?

by Robert M. Diorio When a divorce is uncontested, both parties agree to the terms of the divorce for child custody, visitation, child support, property division and spousal support (if applicable). By contrast, in a contested divorce, parties cannot agree on the terms or conditions for divorce. They often have conflicts, despite having tried to […]

The Difference between Divorce and Legal Separation in Delaware County and Throughout Pennsylvania

Many married couples experience such significant conflicts that they know their marriages must end. However, others may feel they can potentially resolve their conflicts by spending some time apart while they undergo counseling to work through their issues. In the early days of a marriage, couples can simply take up different residences to separate. However, […]

Divorce and Being a Stepparent

In today’s society, many couples divorce, then find other partners and remarry. Children often end up with sets of parents, their biological parents and their stepparents. For stepparents and children, what role to assume may be confusing. An article published in U.S. News addressed this issue, taking information from a various social work studies done […]

Can Uncontested Divorce Protect Your Rights under Pennsylvania Divorce Laws?

Due to the emotionally charged circumstances that may lead couples to divorce, many people believe they must count on the courts to help them obtain a fair settlement. Some situations — such as an imbalance of power or abuse within a marriage — may require filing a contested divorce in court. However, most divorcing couples […]

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