It has always been my impression that the US Supreme Court does not hear many cases involving traditional family law matters (divorce, custody, support, adoption). I am not saying there are never cases that work their way up to the
One (Divorce) Lawyer's Perspective
One (Divorce) Lawyer's Perspective, published by Shainberg & Viola P.C., focuses on family law issues primarily within Pennsylvania. The blog covers topics such as divorce procedures and timelines, child custody and support, legal recognition of marriages and adoptions across state lines, annulments, legal separations, and equitable distribution of marital assets. It discusses practical legal implications of court decisions, state-specific family law rules, and common misconceptions about divorce and family law processes. The blog also addresses contemporary issues affecting LGBT couples and the enforcement of parental rights, providing insights into how family law operates in real cases and court contexts.
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Abby has a point…
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Wait! What do you mean they are still married?
It was recently reported on the People.com website that Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are still married despite having signed “divorce papers” in July 2015 and having filed for divorce in 2013. What may be crossing your mind is…
Legally Separate, Get Divorced, or Annul a Marriage
With the clarification that LGBT couples have the legal right to marry in many states and to have the marriages entered into in other states legally recognized, same sex couples have been marrying. For some couples, the legal recognition of…
Why Wait So Long?
It was reported on People.com that actor Ed Asner has filed for divorce from his wife Cindy although they have been separated for 8 years. The media, presumably People’s readership, and anyone else who is curious, was wondering why he…
Flipping a Chef’s Prenup
According to this article, as part of her pending divorce action with chef Bobby Flay, actress Jennifer March, intends to challenge the prenuptial agreement which could otherwise limit what either March or Flay would be entitled to receive incident…
Khloe’s Divorce to be Dismissed?
It is old news that Khloe Kardashian filed for divorce from her husband Lamar Odom back in 2013. According to this article, however, there is a possibility that her divorce action could be dismissed by the Court in Los Angeles. It…
Truly Special Service
In most divorce cases, a party is served with the divorce complaint by mail or through personal service. As reported in this article, a NY judge allowed a person to be served with notice of a divorce action via…
Looking at Divorce with Big Eyes
Although I have not yet seen the movie Big Eyes, I am familiar with the premise of the movie. This movie tells the story of the relationship between Margaret Keane and her second husband, Walter Keane. Ms. Keane is known…
A New Day is Dawning
I remember back when I was first starting to practice law. At that time, there were three possible locations for a family law matter in Philadelphia: some matters were in City Hall, some were at 1801 Vine Street, and other…