Divorce Archives — Berman & Associates

Should You Include Fault in Your Pennsylvania Divorce?

October 30th, 2019

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Blame and fault is almost always part of getting a divorce. There is a reason why couples no longer want to be together, and each spouse probably has a different explanation for what went wrong. In Pennsylvania, some of those reasons affect the proce… Read More

Categories: Divorce, Family Law

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Grandparents Child Custody Rights

December 11th, 2018

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Bernard ("Bud") M. Berman

ASK BUD Grandparent – “How can a grandparent get custody? Bud asks – “Tell me about the relationship.” Grandparent: “I had a very close relationship with my granddaughter, Ivy (name changed for confidentiality), for a few years, and then… Read More

Categories: Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law

Pet Custody Law

October 11th, 2018

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Bernard ("Bud") M. Berman

When couples split up or divorce, who gets the family pet often becomes a matter of dispute. Typically our dogs and cats become family, so protecting and having access to them becomes an important issue. Pennsylvania law, however, views pets as prope… Read More

Categories: Divorce, Family Law, Pets

Non-Marital and Pre-Marital Pet Contracts

October 11th, 2018

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Bernard ("Bud") M. Berman

Disputes over pet ownership are increasingly common following a break-up and can be very costly for all involved. As a result, all couples, regardless of marital status, should consider entering into a contract that provides for pet ownership and pet… Read More

Categories: Divorce, Family Law, Pets

Is Domestic Violence an Issue in Your Case?

October 11th, 2018

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Bernard ("Bud") M. Berman

Under the Pennsylvania Protection from Abuse Act, a victim of familial, household or domestic abuse is offered the opportunity to remove an abusive person from his or her home. It is important to realize that help is available and that you do not hav… Read More

Categories: Divorce, Family Law

What Does The Court Consider When Calculating Child Support?

October 10th, 2018

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Bernard ("Bud") M. Berman

Thousands of parents in this state need to be familiar with child support guidelines and orders. If you are getting divorced or recently had a child out of wedlock, then you should begin by understanding how support is calculated in this state. In or… Read More

Categories: Child Support, Divorce, Family Law

What Rights Do Grandparents Have?

June 12th, 2018

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Bernard ("Bud") M. Berman

Becoming a grandparent is a milestone event. Building a bond with your grandchildren may have been a long-held dream of yours. You likely work hard at strengthening that bond at every opportunity. So, when your grandchildren’s parents announce thei… Read More

Categories: Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Grandparents

Parents: What to Know About Modifying Child-Related Plans

May 12th, 2018

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Bernard ("Bud") M. Berman

As children grow, their needs change dramatically. When parents are married, they can adjust to these changes together. However, when parents are divorced and sharing custody of their children, court intervention may be required to make the necessary… Read More

Categories: Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law

Who Gets the Pet? 7 Factors to Help you Decide

February 14th, 2018

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Bernard ("Bud") M. Berman

As we have discussed in previous posts, pets fall into a complicated spot in family legal matters. According to Pennsylvania law, pets are property. According to many pet owners, pets are members of the family. Because of these differing points of vi… Read More

Categories: Divorce, Family Law, Pets