January, 2011 | Pennsylvania Family Law Blog - The Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz Archive
Putting an End to Domestic Violence in Pennsylvania
A recent article on PennLive.com discusses the progress that has been made to prevent domestic violence in Pennsylvania, but notes that work still remains to be done to put an end to it.
Founded in 1976, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence now has a network of 60 domestic programs that provide free services for victims of domestic violence in all of Pennsylvania’s 67 countries. Services include transportation, emergency shelter, counseling, and transitional housing. The network has helped over 2 million domestic violence victims escape continued abuse and rebuild their lives. In 2010, almost 100,000 men, women, and children were given assistance through the coalition. Read the rest »
What to Expect in Your Initial Consultation with a Pennsylvania Divorce Attorney
When the difficult decision is reached to divorce your spouse, you may not know what to do next. At this time, it is crucial to find a Pennsylvania divorce attorney to help ensure that your legal rights are fully protected once the divorce process begins. Because divorce can be one of the most painful and complicated chapters of a person’s life, it is important to have an experienced lawyer fighting on your behalf.
When you contact a law office to schedule your initial meeting, make sure you will be meeting with the attorney themselves, not an assistant. A skilled attorney will be able to answer any questions you have about the divorce process in Pennsylvania, and you will be able to discover if they are the right attorney for you during the meeting. Read the rest »
Reworked Pennsylvania Child Custody Law Goes Into Effect in January 2011
PhillyBurbs.com reports that a state law regarding child custody in Pennsylvania has been revised. It goes into effect this week to help alleviate the pain for families during the divorce process.
In November, state legislature approved new rules regarding child custody intended to improve transparency and fairness as a family goes through a divorce in Pennsylvania. It will be mandatory for a judge to state their rationale for reaching a decision on the record. This helps parents better understand a judge’s thoughts regarding the conclusion of a child custody decision. Read the rest »
How to Make Your Pennsylvania Divorce Easier for Yourself and for Your Divorce Attorney
A recent article in The Sun Herald discusses several useful tips to help make the divorce process easier for both a divorce lawyer as well as the individual seeking a divorce. The article notes that after hiring an attorney, you shouldn’t just sit back and relax – there are some things you can do to help your lawyer, which is to the benefit of both of you.
First, you should tell your attorney the truth. They need to know the good facts as well as the bad ones. But rest easy – under attorney/client privilege, you can disclose all aspects of your marriage without any fear of the details being leaked. If your lawyer knows all the facts surrounding your marriage, it will prevent them from being blindsided in the middle of a court hearing, which you should try to prevent at all costs. You may want to write a very brief summary of the facts of your case to give to your lawyer. Read the rest »
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