Family Law & Estate Planning Blog
By: McMorrow Law, LLC
By: McMorrow Law, LLC
Pennsylvania is a state that has no formal process for what is commonly called legal separation. If a couple wants to get a court order to end their marriage, then they have to be eligible for and obtain a divorce. Under...
When assigning guardianship over an adult, the courts will always look to family members first. It wants to ensure what is best for the individual and the general thought is that family is the most likely to achieve that....
Pennsylvania parents like you put a lot on the line during divorce. You must discuss asset division. You may have to pay alimony. On top of that, you have to deal with matters regarding your child. This includes support...
It is not enough to compose and sign a will to make it a binding legal document. To protect against forgeries and fraud, Pennsylvania law also requires that a person who makes a will, known as a testator, should perform...
For the aging population, figuring out what to do if or when health declines becomes more of a priority. To have the most control in the event of incapacitation, or at the end of life, part of estate planning includes...
Pennsylvania couples go through many difficulties during divorce. You do not know how your spouse may react in such a tense situation. Sometimes, you do not even know how you will react. A spouse may decide to lash out...
While the end result may be desirable, divorce is hard. You might be prepared to deal with the long road ahead of you towards a new single life; however, it doesn’t have to be lengthy, overly difficult and overwhelmingly...
It is an uncomfortable feeling for people to answer questions about their divorce, especially when they have strong opinions and emotions about their situation. Even more challenging is when parents must inform their...
You may feel that you have done a fair bit of research regarding the overall cost of divorce, but there is still a chance that you overlooked a few factors. A single oversight could serve as a serious blow to your budget...
When Pennsylvania residents get started on estate planning, it is somewhat overwhelming. What should you take care of first? Where should you start? Today we will look at these complex questions and the possible answers to...
Anyone who wants to adopt a child should become well-informed about the process and what to expect. It is not a decision prospective parents should take lightly. In Pennsylvania, although anyone may adopt a child, there...
Many couples in the greater Pittsburgh area will likely want to consider some alternative to traditional litigation if they are going through a divorce. While it is sometimes the best option, many Pennsylvania couples may...
With few exceptions, the days when one parent received primary custody of the children during a divorce with the other getting limited visitation time have passed. Rather, the courts and many parents favor arrangements...
Prospective adoptive parents in Pennsylvania must submit to a home study as part of the adoption process. The Child Welfare Information Gateway explains that this study assesses the qualifications and background of the...
When Pennsylvania couples decide to divorce, they may experience a range of emotions, from anger and confusion to even a sense of relief. Depending on the circumstances leading to the end of the marriage, some people may...
Some people in Pennsylvania might want to consider whether they should use a trust protector for their child's trust. A trust can protect assets from a stepparent who might inherit them and pass them to their own children...
Estate planning is rarely urgent, but usually, when an estate plan is needed, it is already too late to create one. If you have established an estate plan, you have accomplished something that many people never get around...
Some people in Pennsylvania may be familiar with the term "parental alienation syndrome". However, some experts say that it has been misused in custody battles and that it is not scientifically supported.PAS was first...
Pennsylvania residents often revise their estate plans due to changing family situations or when changes are made to tax laws. Individuals sometimes pass away before they make important changes, but it may still be possible...
There is a popular saying that only the best parents get promoted to grandparents, and while that isn't true, having grandchildren in your life can certainly feel like a reward for successful parenting.There is something...