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…
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…
Is Pennsylvania a 50/50 State?
- September 12, 2023
This is a question I receive frequently in some variation when discussing both custody cases and equitable distribution in divorce cases. Sometimes, it isn’t a question, it is more of statement, “Well PA is 50/50, right?”. The short answer is no. Let me explain. Part I: Custody For custody cases, let’s first differentiate between legal…
How to Prepare for Your Divorce Consultation
- September 12, 2023
If you’re nervous or anxious about your divorce consultation, you’re not alone. For most clients, their anxiety stems from the unknown or feeling unprepared. While you aren’t required to bring anything to your initial consultation, here are some tips for making the most of your meeting: 1. Be prepared to provide a short biography of yourself,…
How to Prepare for Your Divorce Consultation
- July 17, 2023
The time has come for your divorce consultation…we are here for you and we are ready! Read on to learn how you can be too! If you’re nervous or anxious about your divorce consultation, you’re not alone. For most clients, their anxiety stems from the unknown or feeling unprepared. While you aren’t required to bring anything…
As much as we would all like to ask for hundred of thousands of dollars per month in child support, it is just not the reality for most. Regardless, let’s dive in and learn more about how certain factors affect the figures we see in child support cases, both large and small. Recently, entertainment headlines…