In a Jewish divorce, a divorce contract is drawn up under the supervision of a Rabbi and is signed by witnesses. The husband and wife are not subject to personal questions, and are not required to be present together. The Jewish divorce process typically takes an hour or two, at which time the GET is created and executed. Each party is expected to provide proof of identification, and they will also be asked some formal questions to ensure the GET is being executed on their behalf and without coercion.

The writing and preparing of the GET is a complex matter; therefore, a Jewish divorce should be performed by experts. Based on a religious rule, Rabbis have established that a GET should be handwritten by a scribe for the divorce; as such, the document is handwritten in Aramaic. Also, appropriate witnesses must be present for the writing and delivery of the document.

No matter what your religious affiliation is or what community you are a part of, divorce is a complex matter that should be handled by a knowledgeable Pennsylvania divorce lawyer. If you have made the difficult decision to end your union, Sheryl R. Rentz can assist you with every step of the divorce process and help you efficiently handle the often complicated legal issues that may arise. For a complimentary consultation, please call (866) 290-9292.

Understanding the grounds for which you can file for an annulment can help one understand if this may be a good option to pursue. For the two types of annulments, civil (granted by the government or state) and religious (granted by the church), these are the grounds for which a person can file for an annulment.

Civil Annulment

The grounds for civil annulment can vary by state, but in general these reasons may qualify a couple to end their marriage with an annulment:

• Misrepresentation or fraud;
• Concealment;
• Misunderstanding; or
• Refusal, or inability, to consummate the marriage.

Religious Annulment

Within the Roman Catholic Church, a couple may obtain a religious annulment after obtaining a civil divorce so that one or both individuals can remarry and have the second union recognized by the church. The grounds for a religious annulment in the Catholic Church differ from the grounds for a civil annulment.

A majority of annulments take place after a very short marriage that may have lasted months or even weeks. In this instance, there are typically no assets or debts to divide, so it can be less complicated. When an annulment is requested for a longer marriage, most states do have provisions for certain matters, such as the division of property and assets, as well as child custody and child support.

Making the decision to end a marriage is a very difficult one, but if a couple feels this is their best choice, a knowledgeable Montgomery County annulment lawyer can help you decide if an annulment is a suitable option for you and your spouse. Sheryl R. Rentz has years of experience helping couples throughout the divorce or annulment process arrive at satisfactory resolutions agreeable to all parties. Call (866) 290-9292 for a complimentary consultation.

There are a number of reasons why an individual may want to establish paternity, such as:

• Identity: To provide a child with a needed identity.
• Support: To receive financial support, such as child support, from the man determined to be the father.
• Benefits: When paternity is established, it allows for a child to be covered by various benefits, such as health insurance or social security.
• Public Assistance: Parties can seek public assistance if they qualify when paternity is established.
• Health: To understand the health history of both the mother and father for proper medical care and treatment for the child.

A person who wants to establish paternity can do so through a paternity court proceeding or a voluntary acknowledgement of parentage or paternity. The latter is an affidavit signed by both mother and father when the father agrees that he is the legal parent. Paternity proceedings can be filed by the alleged father, mother, child, or child support division of the state, and paternity testing can, in most states, be ordered by the court. In general, if the test is negative it is typically paid for by the mother, or if positive, the father will pay for the testing; however, parties can also make an agreement on how to pay for the testing.

There are a number of important reasons an individual may want to establish paternity, so in order to get the results you want in an uncomplicated and stress-free way, an experienced Pennsylvania paternity attorney can help you every step of the way and sort out any legal issues that may arise. Sheryl R. Rentz has extensive experience helping those with paternity issues arrive at a satisfactory resolution for all parties involved. For a free consultation, call (866) 290-9292.

1. Create a financial plan. During the divorce process, many decisions regarding finances were likely made, such as child care needs, expenses, or assets. Review those costs, while factoring in any child or spousal support, and adjust accordingly to reflect your single-status.
2. Separate your finances. Double check to make sure any joint accounts have been closed, and open accounts in your name to begin rebuilding your own credit history. This financial “separation” should also include things like updating wills and beneficiary information, changing the name on utility bills to reflect who’s responsible, and changing the info on a vehicle’s registration and title.
3. Review your insurance. Now that you’re on your own, get any necessary insurance to protect yourself and your property, such as health, car, or homeowners/renters insurance.
4. Get a copy of your credit report. Get your annual free copy of your credit reports from the 3 major credit bureaus (Experian, Transunion, Equifax) and make sure closed accounts are noted and any other updates have been reported, such as a post-divorce name change.
5. For retirement plans … speak with your 401K or retirement account provider to make sure that is updated as well and you’ve established an account for funds to be transferred to.
6. Speak with an accountant or personal attorney … to discuss any potential tax ramifications from the divorce and to ensure any joint tax responsibilities from the marriage were filed.

Making sense of your finances following a divorce can be difficult, but anyone newly divorced is fully capable of reestablishing their financial well-being. However, if you are still going through the process of a divorce, financial matters can be just one of the issues of contention for a couple and can complicate an already tough process. The Pennsylvania divorce financial and tax issues attorney Sheryl R. Rentz has years of experiencing helping those going through a divorce with any financial or tax issues that may arise and can apply her extensive knowledge to your case. For a free consultation, please call (866) 290-9292.

Brand released a statement Friday announcing the divorce and says this about his soon-to-be-ex-wife: “I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends.”

Brand, a British comedian and actor, may seek to gain a large amount of Perry’s estimated $44 million fortune. It is reported that the former twosome did not sign a prenuptial agreement before their lavish October 2010 wedding in India, and under California law, a couple must split their earnings 50/50 without a prenuptial agreement. The projected $20 million divorce payout would potentially out-value Brand, who is estimated to have a personal $15 million fortune.

Making the decision to end a marriage and file for divorce is very difficult, but when the divorce involves a high profile couple that is in the public eye, it can be even more challenging trying to cope with the split and keep the intimate details private. The Pennsylvania high profile divorce attorney Sheryl R. Rentz has experience helping public figures that have made the decision to divorce and promises the utmost discretion while providing exceptional legal counsel. For a complimentary consultation, please call (866) 290-9292.

Step-Parent Adoption

Step-parent adoption often occurs with the consent of both parents, and is an ideal step if the child resides with the biological parent and the step-parent who would like to legally adopt the son or daughter. In these circumstances, the biological parent signs a consent form to terminate their parental rights. However, step-parent adoption can be very complicated and can be the subject of intense litigation that may require the involuntary termination of parental rights, in which case the court will intervene and consider certain facts, such as whether the parent whose rights are in question is paying or has paid child support.

Support Obligation of Step-Parents

A step-parent is not legally responsible for the support of the minor stepchildren except in rare circumstances. If it is determined that the step-parent must provide financial support, his or her income is not a factor in determining the amount of support that a parent will pay or the amount a parent will receive under a Pennsylvania child support order.

The end of a romantic relationship can be a very difficult thing, and when children are involved, matters can become very complicated. Parents want to do what is best for the child, and deciding how involved they would like the step-parent to be in the child’s life can make for a challenging decision. If you are a step-parent in Pennsylvania and need advice regarding your family, the Montgomery County step-parent rights lawyer Sheryl R. Rentz can help you with the potentially perplexing legal matters that can arise. For a no-cost consultation, please call (866) 290-9292.

• Be flexible. Keep any old traditions you want, but also try some new things and get creative with the way you celebrate the holidays. Creating new traditions and holiday rituals that you can do each year can be a part of how you redefine your new life.
• Try to focus on others. The spirit of the holiday season is being with those you love and care for, so spread the joy around! Possibly expand your list of those you celebrate with, but sharing and spending time with those closest to you can help you get through the holidays.
• Don’t overspend. Being newly divorced can present new financial challenges, so stick to a budget and remember that the holidays are not only about gifts. Many people accumulate a lot of debt around the holidays that they are paying off well into the next year, so creating a budget can help you avoid financial pitfalls.
• Be patient. Divorces are very difficult and can take a great deal of time to recover from, so be patient with yourself. You need time for your heart and head to heal, so take the holidays one at a time and do whatever you need to cope with the divorce. Give yourself as long as it takes.

Divorce is a very difficult process, and it can present many new challenges for a family. A legal professional will help you every step of the way and simply often complicated matters. The experienced divorce attorney in Montgomery County, Sheryl R. Rentz, can help with the many issues that may arise from a divorce, from division of assets to child custody. For a complimentary consultation, please call (866) 290-9292. We wish you and yours a happy, joyous holiday season.

• Legal Custody: Grants a parent the right to make major decisions regarding the child’s life, such as education or religion.
• Physical Custody: When a parent has actual care and “possession” of the child.
• Partial Custody: The right of a parent to take “possession” of a child for a period of time.
• Shared Custody: Each parent has legal and/or physical custody of the child; ensures the child will have continued access to both parents.

Child visitation guidelines can be determined through a process called mediation. In mediation, parents will meet with a neutral third party mediator who has special training in assisting parents to establish the child visitation guidelines. Mediation allows both parents to create a mutually acceptable set of visitation guidelines without going to court to do so. If both parents agree to the established terms and it is in the best interest of the child, then the agreement will be honored in family court. All child visitation guidelines are legally binding, and the parties involved are responsible for upholding the established agreement.

If a child visitation agreement cannot be reached through this process, the court will then intervene and help establish the visitation guidelines to meet the needs of the child, or children, involved. Court ordered child visitation guidelines will typically allow the non custodial parent to spend every other weekend with the child, some weekdays, and certain holidays. In addition, child visitation guidelines may also be granted to other adults, such as in grandparent child custody or stepparent custody.

Arriving at a mutually acceptable agreement regarding child visitation can sometimes be difficult, but an experienced legal professional can assist if the parents are having problems establishing the visitation guidelines. Sheryl R. Rentz is a skilled child visitation lawyer in Pennsylvaniaand can help parents who want to protect their family’s best interest. For a free consultation, call (866) 290-9292.

The aid is certainly coming at an opportune time; Pennsylvania shelters have unfortunately seen a spike in domestic violence calls, which they attribute to the pressures of an ailing economy. Domestic violence agencies in the state have also been struggling with waiting lists at shelters and extended stays, and have reported an increase in elder abuse, teen dating violence, and increased calls for help to crisis hotlines. Statewide, more than 40 domestic violence organizations are presently being supported by Verizon.

Domestic violence is an extremely serious issue that will effect one in four woman in their lifetime, and encompasses a wide range of acts committed by one person against another in an intimate relationship or within a family. Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive behavior used to gain power and control over another individual, and can include psychological, sexual, or emotional intimidation, economic control, verbal abuse, or physical violence. Though domestic violence effects people regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation, the overwhelming majority of adult victims are women, and interpartner violence is a major cause of injury to women.

Domestic violence victims have legal rights that they should be aware of, and an experienced Pennsylvania domestic violence attorney can ensure those rights are protected. If there has been actual or threatened physical abuse, a lawyer can assist in getting the victim a protection from abuse which can remove the abusing person from a jointly-occupied residence and provide that no contact may occur for up to eighteen months. In the situation of divorce, if domestic violence took place during a marriage, a domestic violence survivor can claim custody of the children, finances, or even the house. Sheryl R. Rentz has been helping domestic violence victims for years and can help you protect your legal rights when you are trying to leave a dangerous situation. Please call (866) 290-9292 for a free consultation.

Rumors over marital troubles started in September when Kutcher allegedly cheated on Moore during a trip to San Diego. He denied the allegations, but, after “the other woman” came forward, it became a full scandal. Kutcher and Moore tried to work out their marital problems, but without success. In October, moving vans were seen outside the couple’s house supporting divorce rumors. Kabbalah counseling and camping did not help the couple reconcile, and neither did spending time at Bruce Willis’ Turks and Caicos vacation home earlier this month.

Kutcher and Moore married in 2005 when he was 27-years-old and she was 43-years-old. Since then, their age difference has made both the public and media question the fate of their marriage. Whether the age difference actually contributed to the end of the marriage is unknown.

High-profile couples are constantly under the scrutiny of the media and the public, which makes trying to work through problems frustrating and difficult. If you are considering a high-profile divorce in Pennsylvania, the discreet Chester county high-profile divorce lawyer Sheryl R. Rentz can help you through the process professionally and efficiently. Ms. Rentz understands the importance of confidentiality and will provide you with the trusted representation you need. Call today for a consultation at (866) 290-9292.