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Pennsylvania Divorce: What is the legal date of separation?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / August 9, 2019

In separating property during a divorce, the date of separation is an important legal moment. It determines the difference between marital and non-marital property and debt. In Pennsylvania, there is no such thing as “legal” separation – you are either married or you aren’t. Still, determining a date of separation is important as it starts…

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Pennsylvania Family Law Changes 2018

By Elissa C. Goldberg / December 31, 2018

Pennsylvania 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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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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