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- Will A Restraining Order Protect You?
Feb 16, 2018
Pennsylvanian residents like you who feel threatened in your current relationship have legal ways out of this cycle of abuse and fear. Louis WM Martini JR, P.C., is here to help you get the restraining order that you need to move forward with your life. Restraining orders are one of the most popular legal tools when it comes to protecting people who feel threatened by spouses or ex-partners. You can obtain a restraining order if you have been: Imprisoned Assaulte...Read More - What Do I Need To Know Before I Request A Child Support Increase?
Feb 11, 2018
As you know, life as a single parent is not easy. Receiving child support may somewhat relieve the financial burden of caring for your children on your own, but it is not always enough. You and other custodial parents in Pennsylvania might have wondered if you can petition the court to have your child support increased. Gaining more child support is more complicated than calling the child support office and asking for more money. Accordin...Read More - What Are The Forms Of Custody In Pennsylvania?
Jan 31, 2018
If you are a parent seeking custody of your child, you should be aware that Pennsylvania has seven separate forms of custody. As FindLaw explains, custody can be legal, physical or both. When you have sole legal custody of your child, you are the adult responsible for making the decisions about his or her medical care, the schools he or she attends and what, if any, religious affiliation is appropriate. If you have shared lega...Read More - What Can I Do When My Spouse Stalks Me?
Jan 25, 2018
If you are a Pennsylvania resident who is being stalked by your intimate partner, you are not alone. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that intimate partner stalking accounts for 66 percent of female stalking victims and 41 percent of male stalking victims. Pennsylvania considers stalking to be a crime. It entails someone following you in such a way that you become afraid and/or upset. Examples of stalking include the following: Following you by ca...Read More - 3 Tips For Talking About A Prenup With Your Fiance
Jan 23, 2018
You are engaged and you are feeling excitement for your big wedding day. However, there is something in the back of your mind that you are not able to stop thinking about – a prenuptial agreement. It is easy to procrastinate the discussion about a marital contract amidst all the butterflies and wedding planning, but if you have concerns about your finances during your marriage or a potential divorce, it is a necessary conversation to have...Read More - Divorce When Domestic Abuse Has Occurred
Jan 19, 2018
In September 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill making it easier for domestic abuse victims to get a divorce. His office explained that under the new law, unanimously passed by both legislative chambers, a spousal abuse victim can forgo the mandated divorce counseling normally required for divorces if she has obtained a protection from abuse order or if she has suffered personal injury at the hands of her spouse for which he was convicted and/o...Read More - Men Can Also Be On The Receiving End Of Domestic Violence
Jan 14, 2018
When the topic of spousal abuse comes up, women are usually the first type of victim to come to mind. It is true that women are abused by their male partners more than vice versa. However, it is also possible for men in Pennsylvania and elsewhere to be the victims of domestic abuse. Domestic violence in men may be more prevalent than people would think. According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, about one i...Read More - Tips to prevent international abduction
Jan 4, 2018
Pennsylvania parents who have different countries of origin sometimes find themselves afraid a spouse will choose to take the children and return home. Home may be just across the border in Canada, or it may be on the other side of the planet in Africa or Asia. What do intercultural couples need to know to prevent international abductions? The U.S. Department of State offers tips for prevention, and awareness is a good first step. A spouse should pa...Read More - Non-Custodial Parents Can Be A Significant Part Of Child’s Life
Dec 31, 2017
It can be hard to raise your children if you have less parenting time than your ex has. As the non-custodial parent, you might feel as if your job is less important. At the law offices of Louis Wm. Martini, Jr., P.C., we understand that you want to enjoy every minute you spend with your children when you have a minimum of visiting time. We also know that you and other non-custodial parents in Pennsylvani...Read More - 3 People to Talk to About Getting a Divorce
Dec 25, 2017
You know you are unhappy in your marriage, but does that mean you should get a divorce? Legally ending your marriage comes with numerous significant life changes, so it is not a decision to take lightly. Examine all your options first. Start by talking to trusted professionals. Friends and family can be supportive and well-meaning, but they do not have the knowledge of how divorce will impact you and your family specifically. They may offe...Read More
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