I. Introduction A. Overview of the Importance of Paternity Testing in Custody Cases Paternity testing plays a critical role in custody cases, serving as a fundamental tool to determine biological parentage and establish parental rights. It involves the analysis of DNA samples to confirm or refute the biological relationship between a child and an alleged …
Uncovering Hidden Assets in Divorce: A Guide
In an action for divorce or annulment, the court shall, upon request of either party, equitablydivide, distribute or assign, in kind or otherwise, the marital property between the parties withoutregard to marital misconduct in such proportions and in such manner as the court deems just afterconsidering all relevant factors including: (1) The length of the …
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Child, Spousal and APL Support Orders While a Support Order can consider countless issues and scenarios, a basic Support Order has 5essential components which can critically determine major rights and obligations of the parties.Each case has factual circumstances which affect valuation of a Support Order and this isprovided for informational purposes so that prospective clients …
In determining whether alimony is necessary and in determining the nature, amount, duration andmanner of payment of alimony, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including (1) The relative earnings and earning capacities of the parties.(2) The ages and the physical, mental and emotional conditions of the parties.(3) The sources of income of both parties, …
In Pennsylvania, the Protection From Abuse (PFA) Act provides options for victims of domesticviolence to seek safety and protection from abusers. All PFA orders state that thedefendant/abuser can not abuse, harass, threaten, or stalk the victim/plaintiff. Other forms ofrelief are also available depending on the specifics of the case.Pursuant to Section 6106(h)(2) of the PFA …
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Equitable distribution is the process in which marital property is equitably divided among theparties. Generally speaking, marital property is all property acquired from the date of marriageto the date of separation with certain exceptions. The following are examples of maritalproperty: The following are examples of non-marital property:
A. Introduction Grandparents when filing a custody complaint must allege standing in order to seekrelief that can be provided under 23 Pa.C.S.A 5324 or 5325. Pursuant Pa.C.S.A. § 5325;Grandparents must allege that 1) either of the natural parents are deceased, 2) the natural parentshave commenced and continued a proceeding to dissolve their marriage or 3) …
