There clearly is a need for some victims of domestic violence to keep their current whereabouts confidential. Some abusers do not have any respect or concern about Court Orders when their emotional or financial interests are concerned. Confidentiality is an essential component in many victims plans for safety and security. However, there are practical consequences
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It may be one of the oldest and strongest presumptions in the Law, but it seems to be time for the Courts to wake up to the reality of modern living and the complicated interpersonal relationships we weave. There were, no doubt, good social reasons why, in the past, the Courts were protective of the
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Recently I had a client email me about a situation she had encountered. Apparently, when her children came back from their father’s home, she discovered that he had given the children, seven and five year olds, “smart” watches that have cell phone capability, and told them that they were not to ever take them off.
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One of the more common issues in making a will that comes up is who should be the executor. An executor is the person legally responsible for the gathering of assets and debts of the decedent, preserving the assets (including the conduct of any business owned by the decedent), paying the expenses of the estate,
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The LBGT communities have seen some recent important gains in recognition of their rights to marry the person they wish, notwithstanding the gender identification of either party. The right to marry has been recognized recently by the Supreme Court of the United States in Orbergefell v. Hodges. This effects not only the right to insist
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There are several groups of people, other than parents who have an abiding interest and concern for children that have sought custodial time with the children. These include Grandparents, Step-parents, Aunts, Uncles, and siblings. The Pennsylvania Courts have acknowledged the rights of persons who have acted in loco parentis, or who have acted in place of
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There are several mechanisms for parents who have custody of their children to obtain some child support in Pennsylvania, when the other parent is not voluntarily providing it. The most obvious is, of course, to file at the local Domestic Relations office (DRO). If there is a Protection From Abuse petition filed, a request for an
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