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Is there Alimony in Pennsylvania? YES!

By Elissa C. Goldberg / November 28, 2016

Alimony, once considered an exclusively female benefit of divorce, is a legal right protected by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Because the word conjures up images of divorce half a century ago, some spouses (or soon to be ex-spouses) assume the practice, like our culture, has changed or been outgrown. Not so, at least in Pennsylvania.…

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Pennsylvania Custody: Fighting over Thanksgiving

By Elissa C. Goldberg / November 21, 2016

Fighting over Custody for this Thanksgiving week? You are not alone. The first Thanksgiving after divorce can be very difficult for the newly single parent looking to balance custody time with their young children. Even if the divorce is old news and growing smaller in the rear view mirror, gratitude at the turkey table may…

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Writing a Will? Learn from Florence Foster Jenkins

By Elissa C. Goldberg / November 16, 2016

Wills and Estate planning are essential elements when considering your legacy for those you love. As they say, the only sure things are death and taxes. Wise planning for both makes inheritance a smoother, less stressful process for your heirs. If, like me, you saw the recent, delightful movie, “Florence Foster Jenkins,” you might recall…

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