A Pennsylvania father has brought a lawsuit concerning the adoption of his child without his permission. While a judge denied his request for an amended paternity action to prevent the adoption from going forward, an appeals court ruled in his favor. This means the...
Year: 2014
Handling of business assets in the event of a divorce
We are now seeing 52 percent of first-time marriages end in divorce across the country. Though we would like to think otherwise, those owning a business may also find their selves being caught up in the divorce process. Business owners obviously have their own set of...
Increasing number of households are being led by single fathers
There are now approximately 2.6 million households in the country led by single fathers. This involves eight percent of households with children and represents one percentage point more than households headed by fathers in 1960. However, with a rising divorce rate...
The rights of American Indian tribes as pertains to child custody
A Pennsylvania court found itself in the middle of a controversy when it ordered an out-of-state American Indian tribe to return a 2-year-old child to the mother. The child was believed to be with its father. However, in a family court a judge determined that such an...
Common perception of single fathers appears to be incorrect
There is often the perception that single fathers are irresponsible and do not live up to their obligations to take care of their children. One commentator who in the past had made such assumptions discovered that she had been wrong. This woman and another researcher...
Asset division: A little pre-split prepping goes a long way
OK, so you’re going to get divorced. If you are like most people in Pennsylvania and elsewhere about to take this plunge and embark on a new life, you are likely thinking about money and possessions. In other words, and unless you’re filthy rich and without a...
Keeping retirement assets in mind when it comes to divorce
While individuals going through the process of divorce may wish to just get it over with, it is still important to make certain that any property division is conducted properly. The division of retirement assets can in particular be important. These retirement...