Reducing Stress in a Divorce Case
Retired Judge Lawrence Jones (Superior Court, New Jersey), wrote an excellent article advising litigants how to combat stress and care for their emotional health and welfare during divorce. You can...
View ArticleConvicted Felon Holds up Divorce
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View ArticlePhiladelphia Homestead Exemption
If you own your home in Philadelphia, you are eligible for the Homestead Exemption which will reduce your property tax bill. You only need to apply once so if you have already applied, you should be...
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Does the Taxman care about your divorce?
Divorced and separated individuals should be aware of how their marital status affects their taxes, including filing status, exemptions and deductions.Filing statusYour filing status is determined by...
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Until Payoff of Debt do us Part
“I will just let him have the house.” If only it were so easy. After deciding child custody, the next biggest issue facing virtually all parties who are divorcing is what to do with the marital home....
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Set the stage at the beginning of the school year to be an effective co-parent
CommunicationUsing a shared Google calendar with the children’s upcoming school events can help both parents keep informed about back-to-school nights, sports or a holiday performance. However,...
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Can you sue someone for breaking up with you?
Read this article on bravotv.com concerning whether you can sue for heartbreak:Wait, Can You Actually Sue Someone For Breaking Up With You?"Unless you have specific monetary damages from a failed...
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Children's passports when parents are unmarried or separated
The United State Department of State offers a variety of resources, including the Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP). Visit the websitehere.
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Linda on the radio
Linda appeared on 1210 WPHT in Philadelphia recently to discuss Constitutional Law and Voting issues. You can listen to the podcasts here and here.Talk Radio WPHT
View ArticleNational Voting Rights Act
On May 6, 2018, Linda appeared on 1210 WPHT with her co-counsel, J. Christian Adams, Esquire to discuss their lawsuit filed in Federal Court in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, under the National...
View ArticleSupreme Court of the United States Issues Opinion on Beneficiary Designations...
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion regarding a Minnesota state statute that retroactively revokes designations of spouses of beneficiaries of life insurance policies upon...
View ArticleGreat article on what your kids need during a divorce
Great article:Divorce is never easy – but here’s what your kids need most from you
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Termination of Parental Rights - Not Always an Option
Every so often I am asked as to whether a parent can simply voluntarily terminate their Rights to a child. These occasions arise in a few different scenarios. Sometimes, a parent simply does not want...
View ArticleTax Reform -2018
The Internal Revenue Service published guidance on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in Publication 5307. You can access the guide here: Tax Reform: Basics for Individuals and Families.
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Philadelphia LOVE - Merry Christmas
Each year we incorporate Philadelphia's iconic LOVE statue into our Christmas card and create a rebus. This week, we mailed out this year's card. For your enjoyment, here are some images from past...
View ArticleWhy was this couple exchanging their child at a Wawa?
Parents who cannot get along often pick what they perceive to be neutral exchange points when it is time to switch custody of their children. Perhaps one parent fears the other or the parents...
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Paying your employees
If you own a small business, did you know you could be personally liable if you do not pay the business employment taxes on a timely basis? Because you are withholding taxes from your employees'...
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Mortgage Calculators
Using an online mortgage calculator can be a great way for you to understand what you can afford when purchasing a home or refinancing. When you are ready, comparison shopping for the best rates will...
View ArticleUsing Apps to communicate in child custody cases
This weekend, the Wall Street Journal published an informative article outlining the use of apps to communicate with the other parent in your custody case. You can access the article here.There are a...
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Preserving Issues on Appeal
“[A]ny person choosing to represent himself in a legal proceeding must, to a reasonable extent, assume that his lack of expertise and legal training will be his undoing.” Commonwealth v. Adams, 882...
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