http://www.srrentzlaw.com/blog by Philadelphia Lawyer Sheryl R. Rentz Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:32:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For those who are members of the Jewish faith, the matter of divorce is slightly different than a standard civil divorce or an annulment. A civil divorce is not sufficient to dissolve a Jewish marriage; Jewish law decrees that a couple remains married until the woman obtains a GET. GET ... http://www.srrentzlaw.com/blog/divorce/divorce-jewish-community-what-is-get/ Similar to a divorce, an annulment is a court procedure that dissolves a marriage. The key difference, though, is that an annulment treats the marriage as though it never happened. The reasons one may want to seek an annulment to end his or her marriage may vary; some may prefer ... http://www.srrentzlaw.com/blog/annulment/get-annulment-instead-of-divorce/ Paternity is defined as the state or quality of being a father, and any Pennsylvania resident who wants to establish paternity can do so in a very simple, reliable way. A person who wants to establish paternity can be either be a mother, a father, or even the child, depending ... http://www.srrentzlaw.com/blog/paternity/basics-pennsylvania-paternity-law/ A divorce is an extremely difficult process for a couple to endure and will affect many aspects of a person’s life. One of the more challenging aspects for a newly divorced pair can be the lifestyle adjustment going from two salaries to one can bring, so it is crucial to ... http://www.srrentzlaw.com/blog/divorce-financial-issues/post-divorce-financial-planning-tips/ Though rumors have been circulating for months that the marriage of Katy Perry and Russell Brand has been rocky, most were still surprised when Brand officially filed for divorce from the 27-year-old pop star after 14 months of marriage on December 30. The divorce papers filed by Brand’s lawyers at ... http://www.srrentzlaw.com/blog/high-profile-divorce/russell-brand-files-divorce-pop-singer-katy-perry/ A step-parent can be an integral and significant part of a child’s life. However, if the relationship between the biological parent and step-parent does not work out, it is important to know that step-parents do have parental rights in the state of Pennsylvania. The following list is just a few ... http://www.srrentzlaw.com/blog/step-parent-rights/step-parent-rights-pennsylvania/ The end of a marriage can be one of the most difficult things a person endures in his or her lifetime. A divorce forces a person to redefine their life, relationships, and even traditions. The holidays are a festive time for most, but when you are coping with a divorce, ... http://www.srrentzlaw.com/blog/divorce/your-holiday-survival-guide-after-divorce/ Divorce is a very complicated and difficult thing issue, and when a child is involved, it is important to make things as seamless as possible regarding custody of the child and visitation rights to lessen the impact of the divorce on the child. Visitation refers to the right of a ... http://www.srrentzlaw.com/blog/child-visitation/understanding-pennsylvania-child-visitation/ In the continuous fight against domestic violence, Verizon announced this week that it will be donating more than $590,000 to aid Pennsylvania domestic violence shelters. The funding for this generous donation comes from the Verizon Foundation and the nationally recognized HopeLine program, which provides refurbished cellular phones and airtime to ... http://www.srrentzlaw.com/blog/domestic-violence/verizon-donates-590000-pa-domestic-violence-agencies/ Last week, Demi Moore announced her intention to file for divorce from actor Ashton Kutcher, who is about 16 years younger than Moore, according to The Huffington Post. They were married for six years. Moore told the Associated Press that her decision to divorce was made “with great sadness and ... http://www.srrentzlaw.com/blog/high-profile-divorce/actress-demi-moore-announces-plans-file-divorce/