A child custody dispute can be extremely nerve wracking. Indeed, there is nothing more stressful than not knowing whether you will be able to stay in contact with your children, or not knowing how your parental rights will eventually be decided in such a case....
Year: 2015
How does asset division work in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania asset division proceedings, property is categorized as either individual property or marital property. Marital property usually refers to property that was acquired over the period of the couple's marriage, dating back to the day they said, "I do."...
Who will get the house in my Pennsylvania divorce?
Property division involves a lot of different variables and no two divorces are the same in this regard. One of the most pressing questions on the minds of people going through a divorce relates to which spouse will get to keep the house. This often depends on how the...
Musician DMX taken into custody for child support delinquency
Rap superstar DMX has been taken into custody by New York City authorities on charges that he failed to pay his child support and other legal violations. A spokesperson for the New York County Sheriff's Office says that the 44-year-old musician allegedly owes a total...
Resolving Pennsylvania custody disputes in favor of the children
Whenever a Pennsylvania court is presented with the question of child custody in divorce proceedings, the court will also seek to decide the matter in favor of the children's best interest. When evaluating what is truly in the best interest of the children, courts...
Artist’s domestic violence history an issue in child custody suit
Music artist Chris Brown has been trying to get custody of his daughter, Royalty Brown. According to one legal expert, the artist still has a lot of challenges to overcome before he can have full legal rights as the father of his daughter. The 26-year-old artist has...
What rights does a father have to medical records?
It is vital to have access to your child's medical records in order to make sound decisions with regard to his or her health care needs. According to the Health Care Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, HIPAA governs the privacy of health information, parents...
Rosie O’Donnell accuses wife of using child to get more money
Rosie O'Donnel and wife Michelle Rounds are not having an easy time in their divorce proceedings, which have recently turned contentious. Michelle is seeking full custody of the 2-year-old daughter the couple adopted during the course of their 3-year marriage....
Establishing paternity in a child custody suit
Aside from the rare circumstance that two babies are accidentally switched at birth, there is no denying who the mother of a particular child happens to be. However, in the case of fathers, there are times when a mother does not know who the father of her baby happens...
Who gets what when Pennsylvania pet lovers divorce?
Child custody battles can be difficult and emotional, but debates of the custody of pets can be just as heated. Couples can usually come to an easy agreement over who gets to keep various pieces of furniture and kitchen appliances, but when it comes to pets, it is...