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Pennsylvania Family Law 2016 Year End Summary

By Elissa C. Goldberg / December 27, 2016

Family law matters were the subject of several legislative actions in Pennsylvania this year. Here’s a year end wrap up of where things stand on a few key bills that have affected Divorce in Pennsylvania in 2016. *Pennsylvania House Bill 2392 (The Collaborative Law Bill): referred to the House Judiciary Committee for review on October…

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Custody: Holidays can reignite custody battles

By Elissa C. Goldberg / December 19, 2016

Holidays can reignite custody battles. December is particularly fraught with such struggles. This puts pressure and expectations on children and parents alike. Whether parents are celebrating a faith holiday or a secular one, child participation in family events can become a flash point for divorced parents. My suggestion is to stick to the agreed upon plan.…

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Divorce by separation now one year in Pennsylvania

By Elissa C. Goldberg / December 16, 2016

As of December 4, 2016, divorce is faster in Pennsylvania for those seeking to use Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code for a no-fault divorce by separation. Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law Act 102 on October 4, 2016, to be implemented 60 days later. Act 102 shortens the waiting period to one year (it was two…

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