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COOLEY & HANDY
Cooley & Handy’s divorce law offices are located in Doylestown, PA, in the Doylestown Agriculture Works building at 100 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Doylestown, PA 18901. There is ample parking, and we are just three blocks from the Bucks County Justice Center and a HOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN PENNSYLVANIA Once the parties’ monthly net incomes are determined, Pennsylvania child support is calculated in a few steps. First, determine the combined monthly net income of both parents. Use that number and divide each of the parent’s individual monthly income by the combined monthly income to determine the percentage of each parent’scontribution
AVOIDING CONTEMPT WHEN A CHILD REFUSES TO VISIT WITH A PARENT 1. When your child refuses to visit with the other parent, document your attempts to adhere to the custody schedule. First, the custodial parent should document every step he or she takes to adhere to the schedule. Record dates and times your child refuses and the circumstances surrounding the refusal. Record your attempts to havethe child
HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? The process of equitable distribution can be broken down into three steps: (1) identifying of the martial and non-marital assets, (2) valuing the assets and (3) dividing the marital assets. 1. Step One: Identify the Marital and Non-Marital Property. The first step in equitable distribution is identifying the martial assets andnon-marital assets.
HOW LONG DOES ALIMONY LAST IN PENNSYLVANIA? Theoretically, spousal support can last indefinitely. It terminates when a couple reconciles, or it can convert into alimony pendente lite when a divorce complaint is filed. It would also terminate upon cohabitation by the recipient spouse, or death of either party. 2. Alimony Pendente Lite. In general, alimony pendente lite (APL) is paid WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA The provisions of the new PA custody laws regarding relocations are as follows. 1. A New Notice Requirement for Relocation. One of the most significant changes in the new PA custody law is the notice requirement. The party intending to move or relocate must provide the other party with notice of his or her intent to move to the otherparty.
WHERE TO MODIFY ALIMONY WHEN NO PARTY LIVES IN THE Therefore, if you wish to modify your existing alimony order, you must do so in the state court that issued the original order, even if you no longer live in that state. Although the UIFSA was designed to promote efficiency in the court system and assist in resolving jurisdictional disputes, it may result in a huge inconvenience to you.Due to
HOW IS THE DIVORCE RATE AFFECTED BY A RECESSION? A primary reason that the divorce rate has decreased during this recession is because of the particularly grim employment market. Unemployment rates have stubbornly remained around 10%, and the percentage of people working with reduced hours or pay is far in excess of that number. Complicating matters is that divorces are ofteninstigated by
CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? In contrast to New Jersey, courts in Pennsylvania cannot force parents to pay for their children’s college education. Courts in Pennsylvania used to be able to order divorced, separated or unmarried parents to pay college education under Pennsylvania’s Act 62, 23 Pa. C.S. § 4327. That changed in 1995, when the Pennsylvania SupremeCourt
COOLEY & HANDY
Cooley & Handy’s divorce law offices are located in Doylestown, PA, in the Doylestown Agriculture Works building at 100 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Doylestown, PA 18901. There is ample parking, and we are just three blocks from the Bucks County Justice Center and a HOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN PENNSYLVANIA Once the parties’ monthly net incomes are determined, Pennsylvania child support is calculated in a few steps. First, determine the combined monthly net income of both parents. Use that number and divide each of the parent’s individual monthly income by the combined monthly income to determine the percentage of each parent’scontribution
AVOIDING CONTEMPT WHEN A CHILD REFUSES TO VISIT WITH A PARENT 1. When your child refuses to visit with the other parent, document your attempts to adhere to the custody schedule. First, the custodial parent should document every step he or she takes to adhere to the schedule. Record dates and times your child refuses and the circumstances surrounding the refusal. Record your attempts to havethe child
HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? The process of equitable distribution can be broken down into three steps: (1) identifying of the martial and non-marital assets, (2) valuing the assets and (3) dividing the marital assets. 1. Step One: Identify the Marital and Non-Marital Property. The first step in equitable distribution is identifying the martial assets andnon-marital assets.
HOW LONG DOES ALIMONY LAST IN PENNSYLVANIA? Theoretically, spousal support can last indefinitely. It terminates when a couple reconciles, or it can convert into alimony pendente lite when a divorce complaint is filed. It would also terminate upon cohabitation by the recipient spouse, or death of either party. 2. Alimony Pendente Lite. In general, alimony pendente lite (APL) is paid WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA The provisions of the new PA custody laws regarding relocations are as follows. 1. A New Notice Requirement for Relocation. One of the most significant changes in the new PA custody law is the notice requirement. The party intending to move or relocate must provide the other party with notice of his or her intent to move to the otherparty.
WHERE TO MODIFY ALIMONY WHEN NO PARTY LIVES IN THE Therefore, if you wish to modify your existing alimony order, you must do so in the state court that issued the original order, even if you no longer live in that state. Although the UIFSA was designed to promote efficiency in the court system and assist in resolving jurisdictional disputes, it may result in a huge inconvenience to you.Due to
HOW IS THE DIVORCE RATE AFFECTED BY A RECESSION? A primary reason that the divorce rate has decreased during this recession is because of the particularly grim employment market. Unemployment rates have stubbornly remained around 10%, and the percentage of people working with reduced hours or pay is far in excess of that number. Complicating matters is that divorces are ofteninstigated by
CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? In contrast to New Jersey, courts in Pennsylvania cannot force parents to pay for their children’s college education. Courts in Pennsylvania used to be able to order divorced, separated or unmarried parents to pay college education under Pennsylvania’s Act 62, 23 Pa. C.S. § 4327. That changed in 1995, when the Pennsylvania SupremeCourt
SERVICES - COOLEY & HANDY Cooley & Handy is a civil litigation law firm focusing in Divorce, Child Custody, Support and other family law matters with offices in Doylestown, Bucks County and on the Main Line in Bala Cynwyd, PA.ALISON M. CARR
Alison M. Carr is a Divorce and Family Law Associate at Cooley & Handy. She focuses her practice in Pennsylvania family law, including divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody and child support. Ms. Carr is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, includingthe
YOUR INTERNET ADDICTION IS RUNINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH Your iPhone Addiction Is Ruining Your Relationship With Your Children. A few months ago I was at a playground with my daughter. Another father was sitting on a bench a few feet away and his son, who looked about three years old, was playing nearby. CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
CAN YOU EVER LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE IN THE CAR? The first law is found under the Motor Vehicle Code at 75 Pa. C.S. § 3701.1, entitled “Leaving an unattended child in a motor vehicle.”. That law states that “a person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle may not permit a child under six years of age to remain unattended in the vehicle when the motor vehicle is out of theperson’s
APPOINTING AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT A CHILD TO AVOID CONTEMPT A court can appoint an attorney to represent a child in a custody action under Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1915.11. Rule 1915.11 states as follows: (a) The court may on its own motion or the motion of a party appoint an attorney to represent the child in the action. The court may assess the cost upon the parties or any of themor as
HOW IS CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINED IN BUCKS COUNTY? Option 1: the parties reach a full and final custodial agreement and are finished. That is the outcome the Masters aim for, when possible. Option 2: the parties reach an interim agreement, pending a custody evaluation or a hearing. Option 3: the parties go straight to a custody evaluation, which can be done with a private evaluator or withthe
GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS TO CUSTODY OR VISITATION IN PENNSYLVANIA If a grandparent or great-grandparent seeks partial custody in cases of death of parent of separation or divorce, the court will consider (1) the amount of personal contact between the child and the party, (2) whether the award interferes with the parent-child relationship, and (3) whether the award of custody is in the best interest of thechild.
PENNSYLVANIA FAULT DIVORCE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW In Pennsylvania there are two types of divorces: fault and no-fault. Obviously, a fault divorce requires some type of legal “fault” by the opposing party, such as adultery, bigamy, indignities (a catch-all category for general mistreatment), or abandonment. The grounds for a fault divorce are defined by statue. DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? In contrast to New Jersey, courts in Pennsylvania cannot force parents to pay for their children’s college education. Courts in Pennsylvania used to be able to order divorced, separated or unmarried parents to pay college education under Pennsylvania’s Act 62, 23 Pa. C.S. § 4327. That changed in 1995, when the Pennsylvania SupremeCourt
COOLEY & HANDY
Cooley & Handy’s divorce law offices are located in Doylestown, PA, in the Doylestown Agriculture Works building at 100 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Doylestown, PA 18901. There is ample parking, and we are just three blocks from the Bucks County Justice Center and a HOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN PENNSYLVANIA Once the parties’ monthly net incomes are determined, Pennsylvania child support is calculated in a few steps. First, determine the combined monthly net income of both parents. Use that number and divide each of the parent’s individual monthly income by the combined monthly income to determine the percentage of each parent’scontribution
AVOIDING CONTEMPT WHEN A CHILD REFUSES TO VISIT WITH A PARENT 1. When your child refuses to visit with the other parent, document your attempts to adhere to the custody schedule. First, the custodial parent should document every step he or she takes to adhere to the schedule. Record dates and times your child refuses and the circumstances surrounding the refusal. Record your attempts to havethe child
HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? The process of equitable distribution can be broken down into three steps: (1) identifying of the martial and non-marital assets, (2) valuing the assets and (3) dividing the marital assets. 1. Step One: Identify the Marital and Non-Marital Property. The first step in equitable distribution is identifying the martial assets andnon-marital assets.
HOW LONG DOES ALIMONY LAST IN PENNSYLVANIA? Theoretically, spousal support can last indefinitely. It terminates when a couple reconciles, or it can convert into alimony pendente lite when a divorce complaint is filed. It would also terminate upon cohabitation by the recipient spouse, or death of either party. 2. Alimony Pendente Lite. In general, alimony pendente lite (APL) is paid WHERE TO MODIFY ALIMONY WHEN NO PARTY LIVES IN THE Therefore, if you wish to modify your existing alimony order, you must do so in the state court that issued the original order, even if you no longer live in that state. Although the UIFSA was designed to promote efficiency in the court system and assist in resolving jurisdictional disputes, it may result in a huge inconvenience to you.Due to
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA The provisions of the new PA custody laws regarding relocations are as follows. 1. A New Notice Requirement for Relocation. One of the most significant changes in the new PA custody law is the notice requirement. The party intending to move or relocate must provide the other party with notice of his or her intent to move to the otherparty.
HOW IS THE DIVORCE RATE AFFECTED BY A RECESSION? A primary reason that the divorce rate has decreased during this recession is because of the particularly grim employment market. Unemployment rates have stubbornly remained around 10%, and the percentage of people working with reduced hours or pay is far in excess of that number. Complicating matters is that divorces are ofteninstigated by
CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? In contrast to New Jersey, courts in Pennsylvania cannot force parents to pay for their children’s college education. Courts in Pennsylvania used to be able to order divorced, separated or unmarried parents to pay college education under Pennsylvania’s Act 62, 23 Pa. C.S. § 4327. That changed in 1995, when the Pennsylvania SupremeCourt
COOLEY & HANDY
Cooley & Handy’s divorce law offices are located in Doylestown, PA, in the Doylestown Agriculture Works building at 100 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Doylestown, PA 18901. There is ample parking, and we are just three blocks from the Bucks County Justice Center and a HOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN PENNSYLVANIA Once the parties’ monthly net incomes are determined, Pennsylvania child support is calculated in a few steps. First, determine the combined monthly net income of both parents. Use that number and divide each of the parent’s individual monthly income by the combined monthly income to determine the percentage of each parent’scontribution
AVOIDING CONTEMPT WHEN A CHILD REFUSES TO VISIT WITH A PARENT 1. When your child refuses to visit with the other parent, document your attempts to adhere to the custody schedule. First, the custodial parent should document every step he or she takes to adhere to the schedule. Record dates and times your child refuses and the circumstances surrounding the refusal. Record your attempts to havethe child
HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? The process of equitable distribution can be broken down into three steps: (1) identifying of the martial and non-marital assets, (2) valuing the assets and (3) dividing the marital assets. 1. Step One: Identify the Marital and Non-Marital Property. The first step in equitable distribution is identifying the martial assets andnon-marital assets.
HOW LONG DOES ALIMONY LAST IN PENNSYLVANIA? Theoretically, spousal support can last indefinitely. It terminates when a couple reconciles, or it can convert into alimony pendente lite when a divorce complaint is filed. It would also terminate upon cohabitation by the recipient spouse, or death of either party. 2. Alimony Pendente Lite. In general, alimony pendente lite (APL) is paid WHERE TO MODIFY ALIMONY WHEN NO PARTY LIVES IN THE Therefore, if you wish to modify your existing alimony order, you must do so in the state court that issued the original order, even if you no longer live in that state. Although the UIFSA was designed to promote efficiency in the court system and assist in resolving jurisdictional disputes, it may result in a huge inconvenience to you.Due to
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA The provisions of the new PA custody laws regarding relocations are as follows. 1. A New Notice Requirement for Relocation. One of the most significant changes in the new PA custody law is the notice requirement. The party intending to move or relocate must provide the other party with notice of his or her intent to move to the otherparty.
HOW IS THE DIVORCE RATE AFFECTED BY A RECESSION? A primary reason that the divorce rate has decreased during this recession is because of the particularly grim employment market. Unemployment rates have stubbornly remained around 10%, and the percentage of people working with reduced hours or pay is far in excess of that number. Complicating matters is that divorces are ofteninstigated by
CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? In contrast to New Jersey, courts in Pennsylvania cannot force parents to pay for their children’s college education. Courts in Pennsylvania used to be able to order divorced, separated or unmarried parents to pay college education under Pennsylvania’s Act 62, 23 Pa. C.S. § 4327. That changed in 1995, when the Pennsylvania SupremeCourt
SERVICES - COOLEY & HANDY Cooley & Handy is a civil litigation law firm focusing in Divorce, Child Custody, Support and other family law matters with offices in Doylestown, Bucks County and on the Main Line in Bala Cynwyd, PA. CONTACT - COOLEY & HANDY Cooley & Handy is a civil litigation law firm focusing in Divorce, Child Custody, Support and other family law matters with offices in Doylestown, Bucks County and on the Main Line in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Contact us at 215.345.8000 or at info@cooleyhandy.com for moreinformation.
ALISON M. CARR
Alison M. Carr is a Divorce and Family Law Associate at Cooley & Handy. She focuses her practice in Pennsylvania family law, including divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody and child support. Ms. Carr is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, includingthe
APPOINTING AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT A CHILD TO AVOID CONTEMPT A court can appoint an attorney to represent a child in a custody action under Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1915.11. Rule 1915.11 states as follows: (a) The court may on its own motion or the motion of a party appoint an attorney to represent the child in the action. The court may assess the cost upon the parties or any of themor as
CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
HOW IS CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINED IN BUCKS COUNTY? Option 1: the parties reach a full and final custodial agreement and are finished. That is the outcome the Masters aim for, when possible. Option 2: the parties reach an interim agreement, pending a custody evaluation or a hearing. Option 3: the parties go straight to a custody evaluation, which can be done with a private evaluator or withthe
GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS TO CUSTODY OR VISITATION IN PENNSYLVANIA If a grandparent or great-grandparent seeks partial custody in cases of death of parent of separation or divorce, the court will consider (1) the amount of personal contact between the child and the party, (2) whether the award interferes with the parent-child relationship, and (3) whether the award of custody is in the best interest of thechild.
DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? In contrast to New Jersey, courts in Pennsylvania cannot force parents to pay for their children’s college education. Courts in Pennsylvania used to be able to order divorced, separated or unmarried parents to pay college education under Pennsylvania’s Act 62, 23 Pa. C.S. § 4327. That changed in 1995, when the Pennsylvania SupremeCourt
PENNSYLVANIA FAULT DIVORCE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW In Pennsylvania there are two types of divorces: fault and no-fault. Obviously, a fault divorce requires some type of legal “fault” by the opposing party, such as adultery, bigamy, indignities (a catch-all category for general mistreatment), or abandonment. The grounds for a fault divorce are defined by statue. CAN YOU EVER LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE IN THE CAR? The first law is found under the Motor Vehicle Code at 75 Pa. C.S. § 3701.1, entitled “Leaving an unattended child in a motor vehicle.”. That law states that “a person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle may not permit a child under six years of age to remain unattended in the vehicle when the motor vehicle is out of theperson’s
COOLEY & HANDY
Cooley & Handy’s divorce law offices are located in Doylestown, PA, in the Doylestown Agriculture Works building at 100 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Doylestown, PA 18901. There is ample parking, and we are just three blocks from the Bucks County Justice Center and a HOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN PENNSYLVANIA Once the parties’ monthly net incomes are determined, Pennsylvania child support is calculated in a few steps. First, determine the combined monthly net income of both parents. Use that number and divide each of the parent’s individual monthly income by the combined monthly income to determine the percentage of each parent’scontribution
AVOIDING CONTEMPT WHEN A CHILD REFUSES TO VISIT WITH A PARENT 1. When your child refuses to visit with the other parent, document your attempts to adhere to the custody schedule. First, the custodial parent should document every step he or she takes to adhere to the schedule. Record dates and times your child refuses and the circumstances surrounding the refusal. Record your attempts to havethe child
HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? The process of equitable distribution can be broken down into three steps: (1) identifying of the martial and non-marital assets, (2) valuing the assets and (3) dividing the marital assets. 1. Step One: Identify the Marital and Non-Marital Property. The first step in equitable distribution is identifying the martial assets andnon-marital assets.
HOW LONG DOES ALIMONY LAST IN PENNSYLVANIA? Theoretically, spousal support can last indefinitely. It terminates when a couple reconciles, or it can convert into alimony pendente lite when a divorce complaint is filed. It would also terminate upon cohabitation by the recipient spouse, or death of either party. 2. Alimony Pendente Lite. In general, alimony pendente lite (APL) is paid WHERE TO MODIFY ALIMONY WHEN NO PARTY LIVES IN THE Therefore, if you wish to modify your existing alimony order, you must do so in the state court that issued the original order, even if you no longer live in that state. Although the UIFSA was designed to promote efficiency in the court system and assist in resolving jurisdictional disputes, it may result in a huge inconvenience to you.Due to
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA The provisions of the new PA custody laws regarding relocations are as follows. 1. A New Notice Requirement for Relocation. One of the most significant changes in the new PA custody law is the notice requirement. The party intending to move or relocate must provide the other party with notice of his or her intent to move to the otherparty.
HOW IS THE DIVORCE RATE AFFECTED BY A RECESSION? A primary reason that the divorce rate has decreased during this recession is because of the particularly grim employment market. Unemployment rates have stubbornly remained around 10%, and the percentage of people working with reduced hours or pay is far in excess of that number. Complicating matters is that divorces are ofteninstigated by
CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? In contrast to New Jersey, courts in Pennsylvania cannot force parents to pay for their children’s college education. Courts in Pennsylvania used to be able to order divorced, separated or unmarried parents to pay college education under Pennsylvania’s Act 62, 23 Pa. C.S. § 4327. That changed in 1995, when the Pennsylvania SupremeCourt
COOLEY & HANDY
Cooley & Handy’s divorce law offices are located in Doylestown, PA, in the Doylestown Agriculture Works building at 100 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Doylestown, PA 18901. There is ample parking, and we are just three blocks from the Bucks County Justice Center and a HOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN PENNSYLVANIA Once the parties’ monthly net incomes are determined, Pennsylvania child support is calculated in a few steps. First, determine the combined monthly net income of both parents. Use that number and divide each of the parent’s individual monthly income by the combined monthly income to determine the percentage of each parent’scontribution
AVOIDING CONTEMPT WHEN A CHILD REFUSES TO VISIT WITH A PARENT 1. When your child refuses to visit with the other parent, document your attempts to adhere to the custody schedule. First, the custodial parent should document every step he or she takes to adhere to the schedule. Record dates and times your child refuses and the circumstances surrounding the refusal. Record your attempts to havethe child
HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? The process of equitable distribution can be broken down into three steps: (1) identifying of the martial and non-marital assets, (2) valuing the assets and (3) dividing the marital assets. 1. Step One: Identify the Marital and Non-Marital Property. The first step in equitable distribution is identifying the martial assets andnon-marital assets.
HOW LONG DOES ALIMONY LAST IN PENNSYLVANIA? Theoretically, spousal support can last indefinitely. It terminates when a couple reconciles, or it can convert into alimony pendente lite when a divorce complaint is filed. It would also terminate upon cohabitation by the recipient spouse, or death of either party. 2. Alimony Pendente Lite. In general, alimony pendente lite (APL) is paid WHERE TO MODIFY ALIMONY WHEN NO PARTY LIVES IN THE Therefore, if you wish to modify your existing alimony order, you must do so in the state court that issued the original order, even if you no longer live in that state. Although the UIFSA was designed to promote efficiency in the court system and assist in resolving jurisdictional disputes, it may result in a huge inconvenience to you.Due to
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA The provisions of the new PA custody laws regarding relocations are as follows. 1. A New Notice Requirement for Relocation. One of the most significant changes in the new PA custody law is the notice requirement. The party intending to move or relocate must provide the other party with notice of his or her intent to move to the otherparty.
HOW IS THE DIVORCE RATE AFFECTED BY A RECESSION? A primary reason that the divorce rate has decreased during this recession is because of the particularly grim employment market. Unemployment rates have stubbornly remained around 10%, and the percentage of people working with reduced hours or pay is far in excess of that number. Complicating matters is that divorces are ofteninstigated by
CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? In contrast to New Jersey, courts in Pennsylvania cannot force parents to pay for their children’s college education. Courts in Pennsylvania used to be able to order divorced, separated or unmarried parents to pay college education under Pennsylvania’s Act 62, 23 Pa. C.S. § 4327. That changed in 1995, when the Pennsylvania SupremeCourt
SERVICES - COOLEY & HANDY Cooley & Handy is a civil litigation law firm focusing in Divorce, Child Custody, Support and other family law matters with offices in Doylestown, Bucks County and on the Main Line in Bala Cynwyd, PA. CONTACT - COOLEY & HANDY Cooley & Handy is a civil litigation law firm focusing in Divorce, Child Custody, Support and other family law matters with offices in Doylestown, Bucks County and on the Main Line in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Contact us at 215.345.8000 or at info@cooleyhandy.com for moreinformation.
ALISON M. CARR
Alison M. Carr is a Divorce and Family Law Associate at Cooley & Handy. She focuses her practice in Pennsylvania family law, including divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody and child support. Ms. Carr is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, includingthe
APPOINTING AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT A CHILD TO AVOID CONTEMPT A court can appoint an attorney to represent a child in a custody action under Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1915.11. Rule 1915.11 states as follows: (a) The court may on its own motion or the motion of a party appoint an attorney to represent the child in the action. The court may assess the cost upon the parties or any of themor as
CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
HOW IS CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINED IN BUCKS COUNTY? Option 1: the parties reach a full and final custodial agreement and are finished. That is the outcome the Masters aim for, when possible. Option 2: the parties reach an interim agreement, pending a custody evaluation or a hearing. Option 3: the parties go straight to a custody evaluation, which can be done with a private evaluator or withthe
GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS TO CUSTODY OR VISITATION IN PENNSYLVANIA If a grandparent or great-grandparent seeks partial custody in cases of death of parent of separation or divorce, the court will consider (1) the amount of personal contact between the child and the party, (2) whether the award interferes with the parent-child relationship, and (3) whether the award of custody is in the best interest of thechild.
DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? In contrast to New Jersey, courts in Pennsylvania cannot force parents to pay for their children’s college education. Courts in Pennsylvania used to be able to order divorced, separated or unmarried parents to pay college education under Pennsylvania’s Act 62, 23 Pa. C.S. § 4327. That changed in 1995, when the Pennsylvania SupremeCourt
PENNSYLVANIA FAULT DIVORCE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW In Pennsylvania there are two types of divorces: fault and no-fault. Obviously, a fault divorce requires some type of legal “fault” by the opposing party, such as adultery, bigamy, indignities (a catch-all category for general mistreatment), or abandonment. The grounds for a fault divorce are defined by statue. CAN YOU EVER LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE IN THE CAR? The first law is found under the Motor Vehicle Code at 75 Pa. C.S. § 3701.1, entitled “Leaving an unattended child in a motor vehicle.”. That law states that “a person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle may not permit a child under six years of age to remain unattended in the vehicle when the motor vehicle is out of theperson’s
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ALISON M. CARR. Alison M. Carr is a Divorce and Family Law Associate at Cooley & Handy. She focuses her practice in Pennsylvania family law, including divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custodyand child support.
HOW LONG DOES ALIMONY LAST IN PENNSYLVANIA? How Long Does Alimony Last In PA? People going through a divorce often wonder, how long does alimony last in PA? The answer depends on a variety of factors, including what type of “alimony” or support isbeing paid.
HOW IS THE DIVORCE RATE AFFECTED BY A RECESSION? Pennsylvania Divorce Law 101: Know The Basics. Divorce is the legal process of ending a marriage in Pennsylvania. However, when most people think about "divorce," they usually CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS Bucks County masters office employ a vanishing credit theory to account for the value of any pre-marital portions of marital assets. WHERE TO MODIFY ALIMONY WHEN NO PARTY LIVES IN THE Modifying alimony when neither party lives in the state that entered the original order can be difficult. The UIFSA provides guidance onhow to do so.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA Learn about the factors that govern a parent's right to relocation during a child custody action. As of June 2011, 60 days advance noticeis now required.
DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? Do Parents Have to Pay for College in Pennsylvania? You have probably heard about Rachel Canning, the New Jersey teenager who sued her parents to pay for her tuition for private school and college after moving out of their home.COOLEY & HANDY
Bucks & Montgomery County Divorce Lawyers Our Divorce Attorneys Put You In Control. When you’re facing a divorce, custody or other family law matter in Bucks or Montgomery County, PA, you may feel like your life is out of control. AVOIDING CONTEMPT WHEN A CHILD REFUSES TO VISIT WITH A PARENT Avoiding Contempt When a Child Refuses to Visit with a Parent . Custodial parents face a difficult issue when a minor child refuses to visit with the other parent. HOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN PENNSYLVANIA How Child Support is Calculated in Pennsylvania. Child support in Pennsylvania is calculated by a mathematical formula set forth in law. There are, however, many nuisances to the formula.ALISON M. CARR
ALISON M. CARR. Alison M. Carr is a Divorce and Family Law Associate at Cooley & Handy. She focuses her practice in Pennsylvania family law, including divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custodyand child support.
HOW LONG DOES ALIMONY LAST IN PENNSYLVANIA? How Long Does Alimony Last In PA? People going through a divorce often wonder, how long does alimony last in PA? The answer depends on a variety of factors, including what type of “alimony” or support isbeing paid.
HOW IS THE DIVORCE RATE AFFECTED BY A RECESSION? Pennsylvania Divorce Law 101: Know The Basics. Divorce is the legal process of ending a marriage in Pennsylvania. However, when most people think about "divorce," they usually CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS Bucks County masters office employ a vanishing credit theory to account for the value of any pre-marital portions of marital assets. WHERE TO MODIFY ALIMONY WHEN NO PARTY LIVES IN THE Modifying alimony when neither party lives in the state that entered the original order can be difficult. The UIFSA provides guidance onhow to do so.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA Learn about the factors that govern a parent's right to relocation during a child custody action. As of June 2011, 60 days advance noticeis now required.
DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? Do Parents Have to Pay for College in Pennsylvania? You have probably heard about Rachel Canning, the New Jersey teenager who sued her parents to pay for her tuition for private school and college after moving out of their home. SERVICES - COOLEY & HANDY Cooley & Handy is a civil litigation law firm focusing in Divorce, Child Custody, Support and other family law matters with offices in Doylestown, Bucks County and on the Main Line in Bala Cynwyd, PA. CONTACT - COOLEY & HANDY Cooley & Handy is a civil litigation law firm focusing in Divorce, Child Custody, Support and other family law matters with offices in Doylestown, Bucks County and on the Main Line in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Contact us at 215.345.8000 or at info@cooleyhandy.com for moreinformation.
PENNSYLVANIA DIVORCE TIPS & ADVICE Family law is complicated. While no amount of research can replace a personalized consultation from an experienced family law attorney, getting informed is one of the best ways to prepare for your divorce, custody, support or other family law matter. To get you started, we’ve put together articles we think will help you gain the knowledge you need to successfully move forward.ALISON M. CARR
Ms. Carr is known for her detailed analytical skills and her tough no-nonsense approach to family law cases. She approaches her cases in a practical manner and seeks fair compromises where appropriate, allowing her to maintain an excellent reputation among other members of the family law bar. HOW IS CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINED IN BUCKS COUNTY? How Child Custody Is Determined in Bucks County, PA. When it comes to custody, every county does it a bit differently. If you are initiating a child custody action or modifying a current custody order in Bucks County, here is what you need to know: APPOINTING AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT A CHILD TO AVOID CONTEMPT Seeking an Attorney to Represent a Child to Avoid Contempt when the Child Refuses to Visit with a Parent. In extreme cases, when a child is refusing to visit with a parent and the court is threatening the primary custodial parent with contempt or other drastic sanctions, one tactic that can help deflect blame for the child’s failure to abide by the custody order is for the custodial parent WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA Learn about the factors that govern a parent's right to relocation during a child custody action. As of June 2011, 60 days advance noticeis now required.
GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS TO CUSTODY OR VISITATION IN PENNSYLVANIA Grandparent Rights to Visitation or Child Custody in Pennsylvania. Becoming a grandparent is a special event in one’s life, and grandparents often form close and meaningful bonds with theirgrandchildren.
HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? Marital property is divided in Pennsylvania through a three-step process. First, identify the assets, second value the assets, lastlydivide the assets.
PENNSYLVANIA FAULT DIVORCE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Pennsylvania Divorce Law 101: Know The Basics. Divorce is the legal process of ending a marriage in Pennsylvania. However, when most people think about "divorce," they usuallyCOOLEY & HANDY
Cooley & Handy’s divorce law offices are located in Doylestown, PA, in the Doylestown Agriculture Works building at 100 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Doylestown, PA 18901. There is ample parking, and we are just three blocks from the Bucks County Justice Center and a HOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN PENNSYLVANIA Once the parties’ monthly net incomes are determined, Pennsylvania child support is calculated in a few steps. First, determine the combined monthly net income of both parents. Use that number and divide each of the parent’s individual monthly income by the combined monthly income to determine the percentage of each parent’scontribution
AVOIDING CONTEMPT WHEN A CHILD REFUSES TO VISIT WITH A PARENT 1. When your child refuses to visit with the other parent, document your attempts to adhere to the custody schedule. First, the custodial parent should document every step he or she takes to adhere to the schedule. Record dates and times your child refuses and the circumstances surrounding the refusal. Record your attempts to havethe child
HOW LONG DOES ALIMONY LAST IN PENNSYLVANIA? Theoretically, spousal support can last indefinitely. It terminates when a couple reconciles, or it can convert into alimony pendente lite when a divorce complaint is filed. It would also terminate upon cohabitation by the recipient spouse, or death of either party. 2. Alimony Pendente Lite. In general, alimony pendente lite (APL) is paid HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? The process of equitable distribution can be broken down into three steps: (1) identifying of the martial and non-marital assets, (2) valuing the assets and (3) dividing the marital assets. 1. Step One: Identify the Marital and Non-Marital Property. The first step in equitable distribution is identifying the martial assets andnon-marital assets.
YOUR INTERNET ADDICTION IS RUNINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH Your iPhone Addiction Is Ruining Your Relationship With Your Children. A few months ago I was at a playground with my daughter. Another father was sitting on a bench a few feet away and his son, who looked about three years old, was playing nearby. WHERE TO MODIFY ALIMONY WHEN NO PARTY LIVES IN THE Therefore, if you wish to modify your existing alimony order, you must do so in the state court that issued the original order, even if you no longer live in that state. Although the UIFSA was designed to promote efficiency in the court system and assist in resolving jurisdictional disputes, it may result in a huge inconvenience to you.Due to
PENNSYLVANIA FAULT DIVORCE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW In Pennsylvania there are two types of divorces: fault and no-fault. Obviously, a fault divorce requires some type of legal “fault” by the opposing party, such as adultery, bigamy, indignities (a catch-all category for general mistreatment), or abandonment. The grounds for a fault divorce are defined by statue. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA The provisions of the new PA custody laws regarding relocations are as follows. 1. A New Notice Requirement for Relocation. One of the most significant changes in the new PA custody law is the notice requirement. The party intending to move or relocate must provide the other party with notice of his or her intent to move to the otherparty.
CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
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Cooley & Handy’s divorce law offices are located in Doylestown, PA, in the Doylestown Agriculture Works building at 100 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Doylestown, PA 18901. There is ample parking, and we are just three blocks from the Bucks County Justice Center and a HOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN PENNSYLVANIA Once the parties’ monthly net incomes are determined, Pennsylvania child support is calculated in a few steps. First, determine the combined monthly net income of both parents. Use that number and divide each of the parent’s individual monthly income by the combined monthly income to determine the percentage of each parent’scontribution
AVOIDING CONTEMPT WHEN A CHILD REFUSES TO VISIT WITH A PARENT 1. When your child refuses to visit with the other parent, document your attempts to adhere to the custody schedule. First, the custodial parent should document every step he or she takes to adhere to the schedule. Record dates and times your child refuses and the circumstances surrounding the refusal. Record your attempts to havethe child
HOW LONG DOES ALIMONY LAST IN PENNSYLVANIA? Theoretically, spousal support can last indefinitely. It terminates when a couple reconciles, or it can convert into alimony pendente lite when a divorce complaint is filed. It would also terminate upon cohabitation by the recipient spouse, or death of either party. 2. Alimony Pendente Lite. In general, alimony pendente lite (APL) is paid HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? The process of equitable distribution can be broken down into three steps: (1) identifying of the martial and non-marital assets, (2) valuing the assets and (3) dividing the marital assets. 1. Step One: Identify the Marital and Non-Marital Property. The first step in equitable distribution is identifying the martial assets andnon-marital assets.
YOUR INTERNET ADDICTION IS RUNINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH Your iPhone Addiction Is Ruining Your Relationship With Your Children. A few months ago I was at a playground with my daughter. Another father was sitting on a bench a few feet away and his son, who looked about three years old, was playing nearby. WHERE TO MODIFY ALIMONY WHEN NO PARTY LIVES IN THE Therefore, if you wish to modify your existing alimony order, you must do so in the state court that issued the original order, even if you no longer live in that state. Although the UIFSA was designed to promote efficiency in the court system and assist in resolving jurisdictional disputes, it may result in a huge inconvenience to you.Due to
PENNSYLVANIA FAULT DIVORCE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW In Pennsylvania there are two types of divorces: fault and no-fault. Obviously, a fault divorce requires some type of legal “fault” by the opposing party, such as adultery, bigamy, indignities (a catch-all category for general mistreatment), or abandonment. The grounds for a fault divorce are defined by statue. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA The provisions of the new PA custody laws regarding relocations are as follows. 1. A New Notice Requirement for Relocation. One of the most significant changes in the new PA custody law is the notice requirement. The party intending to move or relocate must provide the other party with notice of his or her intent to move to the otherparty.
CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
SERVICES - COOLEY & HANDY Cooley & Handy is a civil litigation law firm focusing in Divorce, Child Custody, Support and other family law matters with offices in Doylestown, Bucks County and on the Main Line in Bala Cynwyd, PA. CONTACT - COOLEY & HANDY Cooley & Handy is a civil litigation law firm focusing in Divorce, Child Custody, Support and other family law matters with offices in Doylestown, Bucks County and on the Main Line in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Contact us at 215.345.8000 or at info@cooleyhandy.com for moreinformation.
LEARN ABOUT THE DIVORCE LAWS IN PA Cooley & Handy won an appeal today that followed the dismissal of a frivolous “abuse of process” lawsuit filed against one of Cooley & Handy’s clients, a mother, by her ex-husband and the father of her children. The lawsuit arouse out of contentious and on-going divorce HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? The process of equitable distribution can be broken down into three steps: (1) identifying of the martial and non-marital assets, (2) valuing the assets and (3) dividing the marital assets. 1. Step One: Identify the Marital and Non-Marital Property. The first step in equitable distribution is identifying the martial assets andnon-marital assets.
ALISON M. CARR
Alison M. Carr is a Divorce and Family Law Associate at Cooley & Handy. She focuses her practice in Pennsylvania family law, including divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody and child support. Ms. Carr is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, includingthe
PENNSYLVANIA DIVORCE LAW: KNOW THE BASICS Divorce is the legal process of ending a marriage in Pennsylvania. However, when most people think about “divorce,” they usually also think about related claims. These include equitable distribution, which is the legal process of dividing up marital property in Pennsylvania. People also think of support claims (such as alimonypendente lite
HOW IS CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINED IN BUCKS COUNTY? Option 1: the parties reach a full and final custodial agreement and are finished. That is the outcome the Masters aim for, when possible. Option 2: the parties reach an interim agreement, pending a custody evaluation or a hearing. Option 3: the parties go straight to a custody evaluation, which can be done with a private evaluator or withthe
GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS TO CUSTODY OR VISITATION IN PENNSYLVANIA If a grandparent or great-grandparent seeks partial custody in cases of death of parent of separation or divorce, the court will consider (1) the amount of personal contact between the child and the party, (2) whether the award interferes with the parent-child relationship, and (3) whether the award of custody is in the best interest of thechild.
HOW IS THE DIVORCE RATE AFFECTED BY A RECESSION? A primary reason that the divorce rate has decreased during this recession is because of the particularly grim employment market. Unemployment rates have stubbornly remained around 10%, and the percentage of people working with reduced hours or pay is far in excess of that number. Complicating matters is that divorces are ofteninstigated by
DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? In contrast to New Jersey, courts in Pennsylvania cannot force parents to pay for their children’s college education. Courts in Pennsylvania used to be able to order divorced, separated or unmarried parents to pay college education under Pennsylvania’s Act 62, 23 Pa. C.S. § 4327. That changed in 1995, when the Pennsylvania SupremeCourt
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Cooley & Handy’s divorce law offices are located in Doylestown, PA, in the Doylestown Agriculture Works building at 100 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Doylestown, PA 18901. There is ample parking, and we are just three blocks from the Bucks County Justice Center and a HOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN PENNSYLVANIA Once the parties’ monthly net incomes are determined, Pennsylvania child support is calculated in a few steps. First, determine the combined monthly net income of both parents. Use that number and divide each of the parent’s individual monthly income by the combined monthly income to determine the percentage of each parent’scontribution
AVOIDING CONTEMPT WHEN A CHILD REFUSES TO VISIT WITH A PARENT 1. When your child refuses to visit with the other parent, document your attempts to adhere to the custody schedule. First, the custodial parent should document every step he or she takes to adhere to the schedule. Record dates and times your child refuses and the circumstances surrounding the refusal. Record your attempts to havethe child
HOW LONG DOES ALIMONY LAST IN PENNSYLVANIA? Theoretically, spousal support can last indefinitely. It terminates when a couple reconciles, or it can convert into alimony pendente lite when a divorce complaint is filed. It would also terminate upon cohabitation by the recipient spouse, or death of either party. 2. Alimony Pendente Lite. In general, alimony pendente lite (APL) is paid HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? The process of equitable distribution can be broken down into three steps: (1) identifying of the martial and non-marital assets, (2) valuing the assets and (3) dividing the marital assets. 1. Step One: Identify the Marital and Non-Marital Property. The first step in equitable distribution is identifying the martial assets andnon-marital assets.
YOUR INTERNET ADDICTION IS RUNINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH Your iPhone Addiction Is Ruining Your Relationship With Your Children. A few months ago I was at a playground with my daughter. Another father was sitting on a bench a few feet away and his son, who looked about three years old, was playing nearby. WHERE TO MODIFY ALIMONY WHEN NO PARTY LIVES IN THE Therefore, if you wish to modify your existing alimony order, you must do so in the state court that issued the original order, even if you no longer live in that state. Although the UIFSA was designed to promote efficiency in the court system and assist in resolving jurisdictional disputes, it may result in a huge inconvenience to you.Due to
PENNSYLVANIA FAULT DIVORCE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW In Pennsylvania there are two types of divorces: fault and no-fault. Obviously, a fault divorce requires some type of legal “fault” by the opposing party, such as adultery, bigamy, indignities (a catch-all category for general mistreatment), or abandonment. The grounds for a fault divorce are defined by statue. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIACHILD CUSTODY LAWS IN PENNSYLVANIACUSTODY FACTORS IN PENNSYLVANIAPENNSYLVANIA CUSTODY RELOCATION STATUTECHILD CUSTODY AND MOVINGGRANDPARENTS CUSTODY PAPA CUSTODY RELOCATION FORMS The provisions of the new PA custody laws regarding relocations are as follows. 1. A New Notice Requirement for Relocation. One of the most significant changes in the new PA custody law is the notice requirement. The party intending to move or relocate must provide the other party with notice of his or her intent to move to the otherparty.
CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONSISSUING CREDIT CARDSISSUING CREDIT MEMOISSUING CREDIT MEMO IN QUICKBOOKSISSUING CREDIT QUIZLETISSUING CREDIT TO CUSTOMERS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
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Cooley & Handy’s divorce law offices are located in Doylestown, PA, in the Doylestown Agriculture Works building at 100 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Doylestown, PA 18901. There is ample parking, and we are just three blocks from the Bucks County Justice Center and a HOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN PENNSYLVANIA Once the parties’ monthly net incomes are determined, Pennsylvania child support is calculated in a few steps. First, determine the combined monthly net income of both parents. Use that number and divide each of the parent’s individual monthly income by the combined monthly income to determine the percentage of each parent’scontribution
AVOIDING CONTEMPT WHEN A CHILD REFUSES TO VISIT WITH A PARENT 1. When your child refuses to visit with the other parent, document your attempts to adhere to the custody schedule. First, the custodial parent should document every step he or she takes to adhere to the schedule. Record dates and times your child refuses and the circumstances surrounding the refusal. Record your attempts to havethe child
HOW LONG DOES ALIMONY LAST IN PENNSYLVANIA? Theoretically, spousal support can last indefinitely. It terminates when a couple reconciles, or it can convert into alimony pendente lite when a divorce complaint is filed. It would also terminate upon cohabitation by the recipient spouse, or death of either party. 2. Alimony Pendente Lite. In general, alimony pendente lite (APL) is paid HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? The process of equitable distribution can be broken down into three steps: (1) identifying of the martial and non-marital assets, (2) valuing the assets and (3) dividing the marital assets. 1. Step One: Identify the Marital and Non-Marital Property. The first step in equitable distribution is identifying the martial assets andnon-marital assets.
YOUR INTERNET ADDICTION IS RUNINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH Your iPhone Addiction Is Ruining Your Relationship With Your Children. A few months ago I was at a playground with my daughter. Another father was sitting on a bench a few feet away and his son, who looked about three years old, was playing nearby. WHERE TO MODIFY ALIMONY WHEN NO PARTY LIVES IN THE Therefore, if you wish to modify your existing alimony order, you must do so in the state court that issued the original order, even if you no longer live in that state. Although the UIFSA was designed to promote efficiency in the court system and assist in resolving jurisdictional disputes, it may result in a huge inconvenience to you.Due to
PENNSYLVANIA FAULT DIVORCE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW In Pennsylvania there are two types of divorces: fault and no-fault. Obviously, a fault divorce requires some type of legal “fault” by the opposing party, such as adultery, bigamy, indignities (a catch-all category for general mistreatment), or abandonment. The grounds for a fault divorce are defined by statue. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RELOCATION IN PENNSYLVANIACHILD CUSTODY LAWS IN PENNSYLVANIACUSTODY FACTORS IN PENNSYLVANIAPENNSYLVANIA CUSTODY RELOCATION STATUTECHILD CUSTODY AND MOVINGGRANDPARENTS CUSTODY PAPA CUSTODY RELOCATION FORMS The provisions of the new PA custody laws regarding relocations are as follows. 1. A New Notice Requirement for Relocation. One of the most significant changes in the new PA custody law is the notice requirement. The party intending to move or relocate must provide the other party with notice of his or her intent to move to the otherparty.
CALCULATING VANISHING CREDIT IN BUCKS COUNTY DIVORCE ACTIONSISSUING CREDIT CARDSISSUING CREDIT MEMOISSUING CREDIT MEMO IN QUICKBOOKSISSUING CREDIT QUIZLETISSUING CREDIT TO CUSTOMERS This is known as the “vanishing credit.”. The formula is named as such because the contributing spouse’s credit essentially “vanishes” over a twenty-year period. In short, the Bucks County Divorce Master’s office considers 5% of a premarital asset convertedto a joint marital
SERVICES - COOLEY & HANDY Cooley & Handy is a civil litigation law firm focusing in Divorce, Child Custody, Support and other family law matters with offices in Doylestown, Bucks County and on the Main Line in Bala Cynwyd, PA. CONTACT - COOLEY & HANDY Cooley & Handy is a civil litigation law firm focusing in Divorce, Child Custody, Support and other family law matters with offices in Doylestown, Bucks County and on the Main Line in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Contact us at 215.345.8000 or at info@cooleyhandy.com for moreinformation.
LEARN ABOUT THE DIVORCE LAWS IN PA Cooley & Handy won an appeal today that followed the dismissal of a frivolous “abuse of process” lawsuit filed against one of Cooley & Handy’s clients, a mother, by her ex-husband and the father of her children. The lawsuit arouse out of contentious and on-going divorce HOW IS MARITAL PROPERTY DIVIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA? The process of equitable distribution can be broken down into three steps: (1) identifying of the martial and non-marital assets, (2) valuing the assets and (3) dividing the marital assets. 1. Step One: Identify the Marital and Non-Marital Property. The first step in equitable distribution is identifying the martial assets andnon-marital assets.
ALISON M. CARR
Alison M. Carr is a Divorce and Family Law Associate at Cooley & Handy. She focuses her practice in Pennsylvania family law, including divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody and child support. Ms. Carr is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, includingthe
PENNSYLVANIA DIVORCE LAW: KNOW THE BASICS Divorce is the legal process of ending a marriage in Pennsylvania. However, when most people think about “divorce,” they usually also think about related claims. These include equitable distribution, which is the legal process of dividing up marital property in Pennsylvania. People also think of support claims (such as alimonypendente lite
HOW IS CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINED IN BUCKS COUNTY? Option 1: the parties reach a full and final custodial agreement and are finished. That is the outcome the Masters aim for, when possible. Option 2: the parties reach an interim agreement, pending a custody evaluation or a hearing. Option 3: the parties go straight to a custody evaluation, which can be done with a private evaluator or withthe
GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS TO CUSTODY OR VISITATION IN PENNSYLVANIA If a grandparent or great-grandparent seeks partial custody in cases of death of parent of separation or divorce, the court will consider (1) the amount of personal contact between the child and the party, (2) whether the award interferes with the parent-child relationship, and (3) whether the award of custody is in the best interest of thechild.
HOW IS THE DIVORCE RATE AFFECTED BY A RECESSION? A primary reason that the divorce rate has decreased during this recession is because of the particularly grim employment market. Unemployment rates have stubbornly remained around 10%, and the percentage of people working with reduced hours or pay is far in excess of that number. Complicating matters is that divorces are ofteninstigated by
DO PARENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR COLLEGE IN PENNSYLVANIA? In contrast to New Jersey, courts in Pennsylvania cannot force parents to pay for their children’s college education. Courts in Pennsylvania used to be able to order divorced, separated or unmarried parents to pay college education under Pennsylvania’s Act 62, 23 Pa. C.S. § 4327. That changed in 1995, when the Pennsylvania SupremeCourt
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> Attorney Patricia H. Cooley gets prenuptial agreement invalidated > for Russian-speaking wife due to fraud in the inducement. > Attorney Kevin Handy helps wife avoid alimony payments through > marital settlement agreement drafted by Wife. > Attorney Susan Gibson establishes paternity for father against > mother’s claim that second child was not his biological child. > Attorney Alison Carr wins primary custody for Mother over > Father’s insistence on 50/50 custody. > Attorney Karen Salib helps grandmother successfully adopt > granddaughter where mother was involved with drugs and alcohol and > father was deceased. > Attorneys Pat Cooley & Alison Carr successfully enforce > prenuptial agreement and obtain exclusive possession of marital > residence for husband > Attorney Kevin Handy obtain substantial increase in support for > wife against husband’s claim that he no longer owned his business, > which he had transferred to a friend to avoid creditors, by > establishing he still controlled the business. > Attorney Alison Carr obtains above-guidelines child support award> for Mother.
> Attorneys Karen Salib and Susan Gibson obtain sole legal and > physical custody of daughter for mother, as well as name change for > daughter, over father’s in absentia objections. > Attorney Patricia Cooley wins exclusive possession of marital > residence for wife based on husband’s harassing and threatening> behavior.
> Attorney Kevin Handy wins father the right to relocate with > children to California over mother’s objections. > Attorney Alison Carr secure large advance on equitable distribution> for wife.
> Attorney Karen Salib negotiates substantial marital settlement for > disabled wife, including extended alimony, stock options and stock> awards.
> Attorney Patricia Cooley successfully obtains guardianship for > incapacitated client. > Attorney Kevin Handy has grandparents appointed as guardians and > custodians of child to permit child to attend school in their > district after mother moves to another district. > Attorneys Patricia Cooley and Karen Salib successfully prosecute > divorce through publication where Husband had move to foreign > country and disappeared. > Attorney Patricia Cooley obtains substantial custody of grandchild > for grandparents where their daughter was deceased, and the > estranged father refused to allow grandchild to visit them. > Attorney Kevin Handy obtains sole physical and legal custody for > father due to mother’s drug and alcohol abuse. > Attorney Patricia Cooley favorably settles for husband long-running > dispute over interpretation of prenuptial agreement. > Attorney Kevin Handy obtains primary custody of child for mother > after requesting hair follicle drug testing for father. > Attorney Kevin Handy obtains substantial settlement for client > wrongfully discharged by employer. Success Stories __ __ * Bucks County Divorce Lawyers – Home* Services
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