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Divorce simplified in Pennsylvania: Act 102

By Elissa C. Goldberg / November 1, 2016

Divorce in Pennsylvania was simplified on October 4, 2016 when Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law Act 102, which amends the state’s Divorce Code to allow for a shorter waiting period for some divorcing couples. Those affected will be couples who are not amicable enough to sign documents agreeing to the divorce, but are able…

Brad Pitt divorce: In Pennsylvania, does no response mean no rights?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / October 25, 2016

Divorce: Brad Pitt has apparently not filed a response to Angelina Jolie’s Divorce Complaint, filed in Los Angeles on September 19, 2016. The original Complaint, made public by the Los Angeles Times, states a response by the respondent is required within 30 days to avoid losing legal rights. If the two superstars were divorcing in…

Family Law: Wear Purple Oct. 20 to support Domestic Violence victims

By Elissa C. Goldberg / October 19, 2016

Family law: October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month and tomorrow, October 20, 2016, is the national purple day when you can wear purple to show your support for victims. Actually, the National Network to Eliminate Domestic Violence calls for wearing purple all month long. Tomorrow is meant to be the apex purple event. Domestic…