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- How To Limit The Effects Of Divorce On Your Children
Dec 24, 2017
The prospect of divorce has you on a roller coaster ride of emotions, along with giving you a long list of things to do. It is most certainly an overwhelming, stressful time for you and your spouse. What about the children? How does it affect them? No doubt you have worried how your divorce will impact them. Much of it depends on their ages and maturity, but regardless of the circumstances, you can take th...Read More - What is the Address Confidentiality Program?
Dec 20, 2017
If you are a Pennsylvania resident who is a victim of domestic violence such as sexual assault, stalking or other domestic abuses, the state has many resources available to you in order to protect your future safety and that of your child(ren). Per the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one of the most effective and popular resources is the Address Confidentiality Program. The ACP gives you the opportunity to obtain a substitute address to use whe...Read More - Is Pennsylvania A Community Property State?
Dec 14, 2017
If you are a married Pennsylvania resident contemplating divorce, you probably are wondering how assets accumulated during a marriage are allocated during a divorce. While Pennsylvania is not a community property state, whatever property you and your spouse acquired during your marriage, including all money earned by each of you, is considered to be marital property. This property, however, is not necessarily owned jointly by you and your spouse, nor will it necessarily be divided equally betwee...Read More - Will Child Support Payments Cover All My Expenses?
Dec 11, 2017
Pennsylvania parents who get a divorce will also need to go through the process of figuring out child support payments. These payments are designed to alleviate some of the financial stress that results from a house’s income suddenly being halved. But do child support payments make up for all of the missing costs? The short answer: no. Child support payments are essentially an estimation of how much raising your child will cost, and as HuffPos...Read More - When Can Grandparents Get Custody?
Dec 7, 2017
If you are a Pennsylvania grandparent who is concerned about the safety and/or welfare of your grandchild, you may be wondering if there is any way you can get custody of him or her. There is. Under Section 5324 of the Pennsylvania Code, you may file a petition seeking physical and/or legal custody of your grandchild if you are willing to assume responsibility for him or her and if your relationship with him or her is court-ordere...Read More - Why Litigation May Not Be Your Best Option In A Divorce Case
Nov 27, 2017
Divorce is a conflictual event by definition because at its very heart it represents the break-up of a couple. Despite the origins of a decision to divorce, the entire process does not necessarily need to have conflict and stress at every turn. When people think of divorce, many of them picture the typical courtroom battles between ex-spouses as portrayed by dramatic movies. The truth of the matter, however, is that a skilled attorney with experienc...Read More - Determining Child Support In Pennsylvania
Nov 24, 2017
At the law offices of Louis Wm. Martini, Jr., P.C., in Pennsylvania, we know that children are entitled to financial support from both parents. We also know that you, as a divorcing parent, are concerned about how to obtain and enforce a fair child support order that will provide you with the resources you need to raise your children. Child support issues usually arise during your divorce, especially if you and your spouse have custod...Read More - Understanding Pennsylvania’s Domestic Violence Laws
Nov 17, 2017
Domestic violence can take many forms in Pennsylvania. In fact, as explained by FindLaw, there is no criminal charge for domestic violence per se. There are instead a number of criminal charges that may be brought against an alleged perpetrator who uses threats or intimidation against someone in the same family or actually harms such a person. Pennsylvania’s Protection From Abuse Act defines domestic abuse as any of the following actions by one member of a famil...Read More - Steps In Creating An Escape Plan From Domestic Violence
Nov 9, 2017
Spousal and child abuse is something that should never occur, yet tragically, countless people are abused by family members in Pennsylvania and across the country. At Louis Wm. Martini, Jr., P.C., we are aware of the complex problems you might face being married to an abuser. Recognizing that you are a victim of abuse is complicated enough. Asking for help and leaving the situation can be even more difficult. Fortunately, when you are ready t...Read More - Does an Incarcerated Parent Have Custody Rights?
Nov 1, 2017
As a divorced parent in Pennsylvania who is incarcerated while child custody is being determined, you may be wondering just what child custody rights apply to those who are in jail. What rights are available to you? What options do you have? During this difficult time, clear answers can help ease some of your concerns. As LiveStrong states, there are actually numerous child custody rights for incarcerated parents. For example, you can have joint custody of the chil...Read More
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