July, 2010 | Pennsylvania Family Law Blog - The Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz Archive
Delaware County Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Delaware County is a prominent county in Pennsylvania with an estimated population over 550,864. Being comprised of suburbs of its neighboring city, Philadelphia, Delaware County is the fifth most populous county in Pennsylvania. Considering that approximately 206,320 households and 139,472 families reside in Delaware County, the area is no stranger to complex family law matters, making experienced Delaware County family law lawyers all the more important.
Family law in Pennsylvania is a highly complex and sensitive area of law that relates to issues involving divorce, pre-marital agreements, spousal support, property division, domestic violence, child visitation, child custody, and more. When dealing with a divorce, there are several complex matters that must be handled efficiently and in a timely manner in order for a person to obtain positive results. Divorces, if not handled properly, can significantly compromise an individual’s rights to child custody, support, or visitation, as well as other financial issues. A skilled Delaware County divorce attorney will make sure that your rights are protected and work to help you achieve a successful case outcome. Read the rest »
No-Fault Divorce May Soon Be Allowed in New York
On any given day, no-fault divorce is cited throughout most of the country as the primary reason why a marriage simply didn’t work. Of the 50 states, New York remains the lone holdout state that does not allow no-fault divorces in its court system. However, according to a USA Today article, no-fault divorces may soon be cited throughout the entire country, including New York, if legislation already approved by the New York State Senate is also agreed upon by a state Assembly conference committee.
According to statistics, the marriage rate in the United States in 2008 was 7.1 per 1,000 people, while the divorce rate was 3.5 per 1,000. This essentially supports the common adage that one out of every two marriages ends in divorce. Regardless of which reasons are cited for a divorce, a host of different elements need to be carefully examined in order to come to an agreement that is amiable for both parties. While many people hope that a marriage will inevitably improve over time, sometimes the differences are simply too great, and parties have no choice but to file for separation. For such parties in New York, declaring a divorce to be no-fault may soon be a possibility. Read the rest »
Should Military Deployment Be Considered in Custody Battles?
In any Philadelphia child custody case, every pertinent detail needs to be carefully examined in order to determine what course of action should be taken in order to keep the best interest of the child in mind at all times. However, in cases where parents are members of the armed services, the details surrounding custody arrangements can be especially complicated.
Recent legislature passed in the House, and now in the hands of the Senate, seeks to create a nationwide norm in regard to considerations given to parents who are deployed by the military and how such deployment can affect child custody arrangements. Read the rest »
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