Posts Tagged ‘PA’
Calculating Alimony in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
There are significant differences and similarities in the law on alimony in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The law in New Jersey is more presumptive of an award of alimony than it is in Pennsylvania. The court in New Jersey is more likely to equitably distribute the parties’ property equally and then order a more generous […]
Right to Child Support Belongs to the Child in New Jersey and PA
Parties to a divorce in New Jersey must be aware that they cannot negotiate away the right to child support. The State of New Jersey views child support as the right and property of the child. The Appellate Division in Colca v. Anson , 413 N.J. Super. 405 (App. Div. 2010), recently held that a […]
Obama’s DOMA Decision Deconstructed
Two weeks ago I took a GLBT continuing legal education course in order to be better prepared to mediate same sex divorce and separation issues. As a result, I became much more familiar with DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) and it’s significance. This is the federal law that prohibits marriage between same sex couples. It […]
Handling Divorce with Grace
I had the opportunity to talk with Kate Fratti, journalist with the Bucks County Courier Times, about how couples can divorce with grace. Check out the article in Friday’s Bucks County Courier Times or click here to read online. Handling Divorce with Grace By: Kate Fratti, Bucks County Courier Times There’s no way to end […]
The Effect of Divorce on Pets
I had the opportunity to talk to Amy Worden about the effect of the Rendells’ divorce on their dogs. Click here to read the story.
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