Blog Posts in June, 2014

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  • Legal Update: Same Sex Divorce in Pennsylvania
    Legal Update: Same Sex Divorce in Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania has agreed to recognize same-sex marriage throughout the state, which opens up the door for petitions regarding same-sex divorce. Professionals say that the same standards that apply for ...

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  • How Is Child Custody Decided in a Pennsylvania Divorce?
    How Is Child Custody Decided in a Pennsylvania Divorce?

    In each of Pennsylvania's 67 counties, there are different rules that govern family law, though all family judges will strive to find the "best interests of the child" in coming to a determination ...

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  • Understanding the Residency Requirement for a Pennsylvania No-Fault Divorce
    Understanding the Residency Requirement for a Pennsylvania No-Fault Divorce

    Pennsylvania's Residency Requirement Is Six Months While there are expedited forms of divorce available, it is important to note that the prologue to the divorce process will take at least six months. ...

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  • How Long Does Divorce Take in Pennsylvania?
    How Long Does Divorce Take in Pennsylvania?

    It depends on what kind of divorce we're talking about. If you go the peaceful route of the no-fault divorce , it can take a matter of five months, which would include a 90-day wait after filing for ...

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  • Philadelphia Courts: Child Custody Cases Can Face Yearlong Delays
    Philadelphia Courts: Child Custody Cases Can Face Yearlong Delays

    According to the data, family courts in Philadelphia are so congested that it takes a year in some cases to even have the first court hearing for child custody. Over the past three years, thousands of ...

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