Pennsylvania Family Law Blog

While questions about the Dodgers’ future still abounds, there is still much uncertainty regarding what will happen for owner Frank McCourt and chief executive Jamie McCourt. According to a latimes.com article, there has been much “buzz” in the media over how Frank allegedly fired Jamie and “branded her with a scarlet letter”. Another big issue in the divorce filings relates to the large annual expenses that Jamie is saying she needs to maintain the lifestyle of a baseball owner. While no one can really blame the questionable ownership of the dodger franchise for the team’s performance in the National League Championship Series, this separation emphasizes the many challenges a divorce may create.

Similar to the McCourts, some married couples experience long-term tension that is often difficult to hide from close friends and family, and especially children. The couple formally closed the purchase of the Dodgers from News Corp. in January 2004 for approximately $430 million. Although there has been no word on whether the McCourts will sell the franchise as a means of dividing their assets, such an option is one that they may explore. However, based on the report, Frank claims that the Dodgers belong to him and him alone, while Jamie claims that she owns part of the team.

When a couple decides to file for divorce, some of the main legal issues that arise circulate mostly around child custody and finances. According to the article, considering that Jamie and her estranged husband collected “in salary and/or distributions” between $7 million and $8 million a year, division of property and assets, and spousal support may definitely become an issue of concern for both parties.

Going through a divorce in Philadelphia does not have to turn your life upside down. At the Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz, our skilled Pennsylvania divorce lawyers have helped many clients obtain the amount of spousal and child support that they need. Our experienced family law attorneys have the legal knowledge and resources to assist you either through settlement or through court proceedings, based on what is best for your particular case. For more information on how the Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz can assist you through your divorce or any other family law matter, please call 610-645-0100 today for a free consultation.

Source:http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-shaikin4-2009nov04,0,5095602.story

Philadelphia family court is offering amnesty to the thousands of parents who have bench warrants for outstanding child support payments, according to a kyw1060.com report. The court’s administrative judge announced that beginning November 12 and ending on November 18 at 4pm, parents with outstanding bench warrants are free to come in without worrying about being arrested. Parents should note that they will still have to pay their child support debt.

Based on the article, the judge stated, “We will in fact withdraw your bench warrant and we will register you for a court hearing so that you can come back into the courthouse and meet your obligations.” This is definitely a break that parents owing child support may want to consider, especially since the court is working with Philadelphia fatherhood organizations to help fathers without jobs acquire employment training and find jobs. The opportunity to obtain long-term employment and benefits is a step in the right direction to ensure that parents receive the financial support they need to take care of their children.

Approximately 5,100 individuals have bench warrants against them, and they roughly owe a combined $48 million in child support. After November 18, bench warrants will be enforced once again for parents who are behind on their child support. Parents who would like more information can contact Philadelphia Family Court at 215-686-9300 or through email at philaamnesty@pacses.com.

Falling behind on child support payments has become a bigger problem in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation ever since the economy took a down-turn. Nevertheless, trying to doge paying child support or turning to procrastination instead of finding a solution are not productive courses of action. At the Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz, our Philadelphia child support lawyers have assisted many parents in receiving child support from the other parent so that children can be properly cared for and given the financial support they need. For a free consultation of your child support or family law case, please call Sheryl R. Rentz today at 610-645-0100.

Source:http://www.kyw1060.com/Phila–Offers-Reprieve-for-Parents-Behind-in-Child/5661605

A recent article on nypost.com demonstrates how some divorces can get out of hand, and fast. Ex-supermodel Stephanie Seymour’s divorce to pony breeder and polo player Peter Brant has become full of allegations, making legal matters much more complicated. Filed in the state of Connecticut, the divorce is turning ugly, and fast. Brant has claimed that Seymour has quite a few bad habits that have consequently cost him thousands of dollars. For example, Brant says that Seymour spends $257, 000 per month, with an average of $50,000 alone going towards the purchase of new clothes.

One of the biggest issues this divorcing pair seems to be experiencing is over dividing their assets. According to Brant, Seymour has been “running amok” at their mansion, which still has not been accounted for. Allegedly, Seymour has been removing items from the property through a hole in the property fence that she herself made. Also, Brant says that Seymour ruined his Kentucky Derby trophy and destroyed a valuable piece of art in an angry tantrum. Seymour and Brant have three children ages 4, 13, and 15.

There’s no doubt that a lot of different allegations can be thrown around when a separation is creating tension, overwhelming emotions, and even confusion as to the legal elements of the imminent divorce. However, many allegations are valid and deserve to be properly addressed when deciding family law matters relating to child custody, spousal support, and property division. In many cases, divorce proceedings can be much smoother with the help of a skilled Philadelphia divorce attorney that has experience handling such legal issues.

At the Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz, our family law attorneys have assisted many clients in achieving a successful outcome in their divorce case by obtaining property that is rightfully theirs and achieving desired child custody that is reflective of what is in the best interest of the children involved. To find out more about how the Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz, P.C. can help you during such a challenging time, call 610-645-0100 for a free consultation.

Source Article: http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/ex_beauty_was_wild_spender_qMMyGlKFv3chudX30UvzqM