PA Family Law Blog
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The Guy’s Attorney Awarded Readers’ Choice Divorce Lawyer 2018 by Harrisburg Magazine
We at The Guy’s Attorney are pleased to announce that Harrisburg Magazine has once again recognized our firm as the Reader’s Choice winner in the Divorce Lawyer category of this year’s “Simply The Best” Readers’ Poll! We are honored by…
2015 Readers’ Choice Best Divorce Lawyer & Family Law Attorney
We are proud to announce that John F. King Law, The Guy’s Attorney, has been awarded Readers’ Choice Best Divorce Lawyer AND Readers’ Choice Best Family Law Attorney by Harrisburg Magazine for 2015! Look for us in their August “Simply…
Equitable Division Of Property And Debts In Pennsylvania
If divorcing couples do not reach an agreement on the division of property and debts, then the court will execute the division in a fair manner. The judge reviews the couple’s property and debts and examines a number of factors…
Can A Father Get Custody Of His Children During Divorce?
In theory, yes. Pennsylvania law states that when determining the custody rights between the two parents, there is no presumption to award custody to one parent. However, as a McNabb study reports, mothers win sole custody 91 percent of the…
Equal Rights for Fathers in Pennsylvania Divorce Law
Studies on the divorce rate nationwide show differences in the divorce rate of first, second and third marriages. The divorce rate of first marriages is 50 percent; of second marriages, 67 percent; and of third marriages, 73 percent. Although Pennsylvania has…
Relocation Can Wreak Havoc On A Physical Custody Arrangement
Although your ex-wife was awarded primary physical custody, you share legal custody and have a favorable visitation agreement. In general, the entire marriage settlement agreement was going smoothly until you received notice that your ex-wife wants to relocate to the…
Pennsylvania’s Grounds For Divorce
An estimated one million divorces occur every year in the United States. Reports show that women initiate 65 percent of these marital breakups. Divorce costs approximately $15,000, and roughly 115,000 women lose health insurance every year because of divorce. If…
Is Joint Legal Custody Truly In The Best Interest Of The Child?
Studies show that fathers are denied joint legal custody in 22.4 percent of all cases. Women are usually awarded custody because, traditionally, men worked outside of the house and women cared for the kids in the home. Thus, the question…
Pennsylvania Child Support Obligation
According to Pennsylvania law, both parents are obligated to financially support their minor children. Child support in Pennsylvania is a priority obligation that requires parents to extend their financial resources to meet their obligations until the child reaches 18 years…
