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Financial Abuse

By Jennifer Gardella / June 7, 2024

There are two categories of financial abuse: abuse during marriage that is consistent with general controlling behavior, and financial deception that is intended to make an ex-spouse suffer in the case of a divorce. It can be difficult to prove financial abuse, but it is especially important to do so, especially if the spouse intends…

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Legal Name Change in Pennsylvania

By Elissa C. Goldberg / February 12, 2024

In Pennsylvania, as in most states, you can legally change your name for many reasons – as long as you are not trying to avoid debt, liens, judgments, criminal charges, or other legal issues by doing so. Name Change petitions are filed in the county where you reside and typically require a Hearing in front…

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Kinship Adoption

By Elissa C. Goldberg / February 5, 2024

If you are a relative of a child in distress and have been parenting or helping to parent him or her, kinship adoption may be the next step to solidify that child’s future within your family. In Pennsylvania, a relative is defined as a parent, grandparent, stepparent, sibling, uncle or aunt of the child’s birth…

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