Transgender name change is an option increasingly chosen in Pennsylvania, by minors and adults alike, as our changing national culture has made transgender persons feel ready to legalize their identity. The state has also moved to keep up with our changing national culture. In 2018, for instance, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, or PHRC, which…
Read MoreName Change is commonly part of divorce, but that is not the only reason people want to change their name. Very common reasons are: The desire to retake a maiden name or previous name after or during a divorce. Changing a legal name to a name that one has already used for a significant length…
Read MorePennsylvania family law changes in 2018 significantly impacted the rights of persons divorcing or adopting, and their children. Looking backward over this past year, here are a few statewide and federal legal changes that will affect divorce law, support calculations, custody, alimony and guardianship. Collaborative Law Act. I always feel that sitting at a table…
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