In Pennsylvania, an engagement ring is considered a “conditional gift” to the recipient of the ring, i.e. the person who was proposed to by another. A condition must be met for “completion” of the gift. The condition that must be met is not the engagement but rather...
As a result of the United States Supreme Court’s historic decision in US. v. Windsor, wherein the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act was determined to be unconstitutional and Pennsylvania subsequent acknowledgement of marriage equality, wedding bells are ringing for...
Prior to 1980, a great deal of time was spent determining who was the “innocent” spouse and who was the “injured” spouse. Once Pennsylvania implemented the Divorce Code in 1980, we became a “no-fault” state. Since then, fault, adultery or otherwise, has played a...
As a result of the United States Supreme Court’s historic decision in US. v. Windsor, wherein the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act was determined to be unconstitutional and Pennsylvania subsequent acknowledgement of marriage equality, wedding bells are ringing for...
You have decided to finally end your marriage, and you’re looking forward to the newfound freedom you will soon experience. The challenge is getting there. Your greatest fear when embarking on your divorce journey is that the process will be hostile and drawn...
