Pennsylvania Family Law Blog – The Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz

The Blame Game

By Sheryl Rentz on September 15, 2018

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No one goes into a marriage with divorce in mind. You hope that everything will work itself out, but when enough is enough, what do you do? Do you try to fight through or call it quits? Each person wants to blame the other one for the demise of the relationship. Read the rest »

Posted in: Divorce

The Back-to-School Blues

By Sheryl Rentz on August 6, 2018

child walking to school

As summer winds down, kids everywhere start to dread the thought of losing their seasonal freedom. Staying up late, vacationing, and beach days will soon be replaced with the mundane life of going to school every day. Parents, on the other hand, are ecstatic to send their kids off and return to a normal routine.

However, if you are recently divorced or have a new child custody agreement in place, the thought of your children going back to school may add dread if your current agreement doesn’t cover the school schedule. Read the rest »

Posted in: Child Custody

It Takes a Village to Raise a Grandchild

By Sheryl Rentz on July 15, 2018

grandparents holding grandchild

The saying “it takes a village to raise a child” is true for many people, especially those who are single parents. Often times, grandparents have to step in and raise their grandchildren as if they were their own. Parents sometimes go through difficult situations, and they need to rely on others to look out for their children while they seek help or get financially stable.

As an extended family member, you love those children like they are your own, but what happens when the parent assumes his full role again? Can she just take the child away from you? Read the rest »

Posted in: Child Custody

The Legalities of Revenge Porn

By Sheryl Rentz on June 11, 2018

person using cellphone at the ocean

When you’re in a relationship with someone, you trust them with your deepest and darkest secrets. With the rise in social media and technology, people are trusting their significant others with more than just secrets. Couples are sending nudes or risqué photos to each other, not thinking of the long-term effects they could have. Read the rest »

Posted in: Divorce

The Winner of the Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz 2018 Scholarship Is…

By Sheryl Rentz on June 4, 2018

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It’s time to announce the winner of our 2018 Scholarship! On May 16th, we managed to narrow it down to six finalists. After a tough discussion, Sheryl R. Rentz and her team agreed to award the scholarship to…
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Posted in: Firm News

Sheryl Rentz Announces 6 Finalists for 2018 Scholarship!

By Sheryl Rentz on May 16, 2018

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Over 500 college-bound students applied to the Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz’s 2018 Scholarship! Our firm had quite a time reading about how these students intend to use their college education to achieve their future goals AND make a difference in their communities.

The applications were, on the whole, so well-written and thoughtful that it was very hard for us to narrow it down to five finalists, like we were supposed to…so we went ahead and picked SIX! Read the rest »

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Let’s Just Say This Never Happened

By Sheryl Rentz on April 9, 2018

two sad adults hugging

You’re out in Las Vegas having the time of your life. It’s been a long time since you’ve had a vacation, and you plan on living it up. Then you run into an amazing person and hit it off right away. It’s a whirlwind of romance the whole weekend you’re there, so you figure, why not get married? When you’ve found “the One,” there’s no need to wait. Life is too short—shouldn’t we all just live in the moment? Read the rest »

Posted in: Annulment

What Is an Anonymous Divorce?

By Sheryl Rentz on March 19, 2018

woman peering around a corner

Anyone who has gone through a divorce will tell you that it is a highly emotional time. Now imagine the added stress of millions of people knowing about your divorce and talking about it constantly on TV, radio, and social media. That’s an issue high-profile couples have to deal with when they split up. Every salacious and embarrassing detail of your marriage is now common knowledge. If you have children, they can do a quick Google search and find out things that you may want to keep hidden. This is driving a lot of high-profile couples to request an anonymous divorce. Read the rest »

Posted in: Divorce

Pets: Divided Like Property, or Shared with Custody?

By Sheryl Rentz on February 28, 2018

sleeping orange tabby cat

Any pet owner will tell you that she views her pet as a member of the family. When couples divorce, one would expect pets to be treated the same as children, given how much they mean to their “pet parents.” In some states, like Illinois, the laws are moving in this direction. However, that is not the case in Pennsylvania. Read the rest »

Posted in: Property Division

Valentine’s Day Sees an Increase in Divorce

By Sheryl Rentz on February 9, 2018

Valentine's Day teddy bear

When you hear Valentine’s Day, thoughts of love, roses, chocolates, and happy couples come to mind. You may also think about the lonely single people of the world who dread the day or just pretend it doesn’t exist. No matter what emotions the day brings for you, you would never think that the traditional day of love is when most people file for divorce! But in truth, February 15th sparks the beginning of divorce season, and we family law attorneys across the U.S. become very busy. Read the rest »

Posted in: Divorce

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