Pennsylvania Family Law Blog
A discussion of family law issues.
Author: Mark E. Jakubik is a home-based solo practitioner in Philadelphia. He also authors Pennsylvania Estate Planning Blog and Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyer.
Blawg Related Categories: Family Law • States • Pennsylvania • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Pennsylvania Family Law Blog
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Widow Denied Use of Deceased Husband’s Frozen Sperm
Iris and Joseph Kievernagel disagreed about having children during their 10-year marriage, and their argument moved into the courts - and the casebooks of legal precedent - after his death in a helicopter crash. In…
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Renewing Vows Can Help Save A Marriage
In an era when celebrity weddings have an almost unrivaled potential to catch the public eye, another kind of nuptial ceremony — the renewal of vows — seems just as noteworthy. Most recently, the celebrity…
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Strahan Wins Appeal
Former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan on Tuesday won his appeal from an $18,000-a-month child support obligation imposed in his 2006 divorce, which a New Jersey appellate court found both exorbitant and unfairly…
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9 Questions To Ask The Divorce Lawyer (Before You Write The Check)
Selecting the lawyer that will represent you is one of the most important decisions that you will make in your divorce case. You should try to find a lawyer who is skilled, competent, and who…
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McGreevey Train Wreck Ends
The train wreck divorce trial of former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey and his wife, Diana Matos McGreevey, has ended, with the ex-governor largely prevailing. The court ruled that McGreevey would not be required to…
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What Are The Grounds For Divorce In Pennsylvania?
A divorce may be granted in Pennsylvania divorce law using either “Fault” or “No-Fault” grounds. Fault grounds include: (1) adultery; (2) bigamy; (3) imprisonment for two or more years; (4) confinement for incurable insanity for…
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Housing Reform Package May Not Help Divorcing Couples
The proposed housing reform package may offer some bail-outs for those who have experienced losses as a result of the downturn in the housing market, but it may not offer enough help for average families…
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Is April 16 National Divorce Day?
April 16 is National Divorce Day, according to Beverly Pekala, a Chicago divorce attorney who specializes in family law. She maintains that more people file for divorce the day after the federal tax deadline than…
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Life Events Can Cause Problems With the IRS
Did you know that changes in your lifestyle could affect your taxes? When these changes happen, you will need to make adjustments to avoid creating IRS Problems. Have you recently gotten married? If you have…
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Schwarzenegger Opposes Gay Marriage Ban
In an apparent shift in position, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says that he will oppose any attempt to impose a ban on gay marriage in California. From today’s San Francisco Chronicle: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told…