If you are in the process of a divorce or are no longer living with the other parent of your child, there are a few issues related to filing taxes that you should be aware of. Keep in mind, your attorney is not an accountant and cannot/should not give you tax advice. Before making any decisions,…
In the month of March, it’s important that anyone in Pennsylvania who has a child support, spousal support or alimony pendente lite order thinks about their unreimbursed expenses from the year before. Almost every support order requires each party to share responsibility for medical, dental, and vision expenses that are not covered by insurance such…
Why your Date of Separation is so important in a Pennsylvania divorce.
- February 21, 2024
When you sit down for a divorce consultation, one of the first questions your divorce attorney is going to ask you is “when did you separate from your spouse?” For some, this is an easy question to answer, as they will remember specific details from that one day back in June 2020 when something happened…
So you want to relocate to a new place with your children – now what?
- February 21, 2024
Whether you have a current Custody Order through the court system, or not, you are required to follow certain rules and procedures if you decide that you want to relocate with your child away from the other custodial parent. Many people assume that relocation is triggered when a parent moves a certain distance or set…
Potts, Shoemaker & Grossman: 2023 in Review
- December 21, 2023
As we close another chapter and step into the new year, it’s a time for reflection and gratitude at Potts, Shoemaker and Grossman. The year 2023 has been a remarkable journey, marked by significant milestones, challenges, and countless moments of triumph in the realm of family law. In this year-in-review, we take a moment to…
Should the Mediator Draft the Divorce Agreement?
- October 17, 2023
The below article was written by attorneys Rochelle B. Grossman and Carolyn Moran Zack and was published in the American Bar Association’s Family Advocate, Volume 46, No 2, Fall 2023. If you are having trouble reading, click the page of the article to open as a PDF in a new tab.
High Income Child Support
- October 5, 2023
Recently, entertainment headlines have been dominated by Kevin Costner’s wife’s request for $248,000 per month in child support for their three children. To most people, such a request probably seems outrageous, but most people aren’t married to wealthy movie stars. Kevin Costner’s case represents what family law attorneys refer to as a “high income” child…
Fault or No-Fault Divorce: Does it matter? – Why pointing fingers and casting blame does not usually help advance your case.
- October 5, 2023
If you are contemplating a divorce and Google search “Divorce in Pennsylvania”, you will likely find an endless amount of overwhelming information. One of the first questions people often ask is – what is the difference between “fault” and “no-fault”? Does it matter? The most common complaint about “fault” is when a spouse is…
Secret Divorce Planning – Where’d the money go?
- September 15, 2023
This blog is for readers who think their spouse may be cheating, spending money on paramours, or moving money into secret accounts before filing for a divorce. This blog is also for readers who think they can get away with being shady and funding separate accounts, living secret lives, opening new credit cards, or conveniently…
The Unseen Harm of Derogatory Contact Names in Custody Battles
- September 15, 2023
Often, clients will give me their text messages to show the court what the other person has said to them. These can be very helpful since anything you say can and will be used against you in court. However, other than to stop putting things in writing that you don’t want shown around a court…