One of the hottest issues today in family law involves custody relocation cases. If you or your spouse wants to move out of the area, that is going to have an impact on the existing custody arrangement where you both see your children on some set schedule. Whether you are a mother or the father, relocating with your child to…
Same-sex marriages are now recognized in Pennsylvania. As a result of this recent development, same-sex couples now have more opportunity within the area of estate planning. Any individual that signed documents with an estate planning attorney in Philadelphia prior to the change in legislation should revisit their wills and other estate documents in order to make sure that their documents…
Generally, a buyer will purchase commercial property in its “as-is”, “where-is” and “with all faults” condition. The two biggest protections the buyer has when purchasing a property is the representations and warranties of the seller set forth within the agreement of sale, and the ability of the buyer to perform an inspection of the property, known as due diligence. Consequently,…
By Julie A. Auerbach When parents are separated and at odds with one another, each trying to point to the parenting weaknesses of the other and each competing for more time with their children, these parents are likely to be even more constrained in their use of corporal punishment. The older you are, the more likely you have been physically disciplined…
On April 24, 2020, Congress passed, and President signed, an additional $310 Billion of funding to replenish the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) after the initial $350 billion of the program’s funding was exhausted. Applications for new funding will be accepted on April 27, 2020. While the PPP program was lauded by businesses and the public at large, the roll out…
Managing the finances of a marriage can be tricky business. Often one spouse is delegated the role of the banker, the financial advisor and the bookkeeper and the other spouse does not have a clear understanding of the assets or even the income of the other spouse. Dividing the assets and income of the parties are even trickier if the…
by Stephan Salisbury, The Philadelphia Inquirer Link to article TOM GRALISH / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Philadelphia Orphans’ Court has blocked the sale of the Painted Bride Art Center in Old City, citing the likely destruction of the Bride’s “priceless” mosaic facade, created by artist Isaiah Zagar during the 1990s. Judge Matthew D. Carrafiello issued his opinion Thursday afternoon, saying the sale would…
Author: Therese Allison Over the last month businesses and their employees have questioned how they will survive the recent economic downturn. As of April 1, 2020 approximately 85% of the population in the United States is under state or local orders to stay at home, and the majority of states have closed schools and businesses that do not provide life…
States around the country are drawing the line between permissible and excessive corporal punishment in different places. Regardless of where that line is drawn, in high-conflict custody cases, there is always a danger that one parent could accuse the other of child abuse to try to get a leg up in litigation. In highly contentious custody cases, family lawyers should…
Customers who don’t pay their bills are an annoying aspect of the business world. Because customers are the backbone of our business, we are hesitant to be too demanding in our dunning efforts, and even more reluctant to sue. Creditors are always hopeful that the bill will be paid and further orders were given. We do not want to incur…