News & Analysis as of September 17, 2024

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Divorce is the formal legal dissolution of a marriage. The divorce process implicates many diverse areas of the law including, but not limited to, real estate, wills and trusts, child custody, and tax.

Kayden’s Law and the Future of Custody in Pennsylvania

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP on 4/12/2024

Legislation aimed at protecting children involved in custody battles emerged from tragic events occurring in 2018, marked by the murder of seven-year-old Kayden Mancuso at the hands of her father, Jeffery Mancuso, despite her...more

In the Weed(s): What Legalized Pot Means for Your Maryland Custody Case

Lerch, Early & Brewer on 11/18/2022

Marylanders voted that beginning July 1, 2023, adults 21 and older may possess, smoke, and grow cannabis (with some limitations). For many divorcing couples, the question looms – how might legalizing marijuana impact your...more

The Acronyms of Divorce Part III - PEP (Parent Education Program)

Stark & Stark on 11/16/2022

After a Family matter is started, and the parties have children under the age of 18, they will be ordered to attend the Parent Education Program. This takes place either at the Courthouse, or via a remote session, depending...more

Top Three Tips for Working with a Guardian ad Litem Appointed in a Child Custody Case

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP on 6/30/2022

WHAT IS A GUARDIAN AD LITEM? It is no secret that, inherent in any legal proceeding, are a copious number of Latin terms and phrases. For those not trained in the law—as well as for those that do not have any prior...more

How Collaborative Divorce Can Help The Children

Stange Law Firm, PC on 9/18/2018

Children often get caught in the middle of their parents during divorce. The parents likely do not intend that this happen. But it can often be a natural consequence in traditional divorce litigation....more

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