Before beginning the process of negotiating a divorce settlement, you will need to do some researching and some soul-searching. You want to come to the table with a strong position, and you’ll only be able to do that if you have a plan that considers where you are, what you want, and what you need. …
Read MoreCollaborative Law Divorce is an excellent option for divorcing couples struggling with emotionally fraught issues like custody or asset distribution. For instance, the 2019 movie “Marriage Story,” a divorce tale that was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture and is now available on Netflix, probes how quickly a relatively amicable split can move…
Read MoreKinship adoption is the legal process whereby a relative steps up to take legal and physical responsibility for a child whose birth parents cannot or will not. Generally, adoption is controlled by state law, though some federal laws and constitutional concepts apply. In Pennsylvania, a relative is defined as a parent, grandparent, stepparent, sibling, uncle or…
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