Pennsylvania social network fans of Tori Spelling may be familiar with recent posts the superstar shared, featuring personal clothing items for sale online. Some say the situation may be related to issues Dean McDermott, Spelling's husband, is facing regarding...
Court rules in child support case, orders man to pay big
There are currently Pennsylvania parents fighting over post-divorce financial provision of their children. Some situations are more acrimonious than others. Such problems are not isolated to this state, however, as made evident by a recent court ruling in another that...
Which estate planning documents will help you meet your goals?
You've been thinking about the future and the idea that life is short, even for those who are fortunate enough to maintain good health in mind and body. However, after reading several news stories about various music and movie stars who died without ever executing...
Understanding the role of debt in property division
When most Pennsylvania residents consider the division of marital wealth, they think about assets such as investments and real estate. It's important to understand that property division encompasses not only assets, but also debt. Failing to properly consider how debt...
Understanding fathers’ rights in cases involving addiction
Many Pennsylvania fathers believe that they will come out on top in a custody battle against a spouse with a drug or alcohol problem. In reality, however, courts take a very conservative approach when it comes to limiting a parent's access to his or her child....
Common law marriage and property division
Not all states recognize common law marriage, and many that once accepted the practice will now only recognize those unions that began many years ago. For Pennsylvania couples who choose to live together in a committed relationship outside of marriage, a number of...
Knowing when to divorce and consider fathers’ rights
For many Pennsylvania men, knowing when to pull the plug on a relationship is a difficult matter. No one wants to give up on a marriage, especially when there is any chance of improving the relationship. That said, there are situations in which divorce may be the best...