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IN PENNSYLVANIA, WHO GETS TO KEEP THE ENGAGEMENT RING IN THE EVENT OF A BROKEN ENGAGEMENT OR DIVORCE?

IN PENNSYLVANIA, WHO GETS TO KEEP THE ENGAGEMENT RING IN THE EVENT OF A BROKEN ENGAGEMENT OR DIVORCE?

by Gardner Lawyers | Feb 3, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, Engagement, Family Law

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...
CUSTODY – HOW ARE CUSTODY CASES DECIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA?

CUSTODY – HOW ARE CUSTODY CASES DECIDED IN PENNSYLVANIA?

by Gardner Lawyers | Feb 1, 2020 | Blog, Custody, Family Law, Uncategorized

The Court’s paramount concern in all custody cases in Pennsylvania is what is in the best interests of the child.  However, in January, 2011 a new statutory law took effect that requires the Court to consider certain factors when deciding a custody case.   Custody...
HOW DOES ADULTERY DURING A MARRIAGE AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF A DIVORCE?

HOW DOES ADULTERY DURING A MARRIAGE AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF A DIVORCE?

by Gardner Lawyers | Feb 1, 2020 | Alimony, Blog, Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized

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...
WHAT IS ALIMONY?

WHAT IS ALIMONY?

by theresa_galletta | Jul 1, 2019 | Alimony, Blog, Divorce, Family Law, Support, Uncategorized

Common issues/questions that comes up in most if not almost all divorces are whether an individual will have to pay his or her soon-to-be former spouse alimony/support or whether an individual will receive alimony/support from his or her soon-to-be former spouse. If...
HOW UNCONTESTED DIVORCE WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA

HOW UNCONTESTED DIVORCE WORKS IN PENNSYLVANIA

by theresa_galletta | Apr 12, 2019 | Blog, Divorce, Family Law, Uncategorized

You or your spouse are ready to end your marriage. You do not want to fight things out in a Pennsylvania court. You both have already agreed on how you will divide assets and — if applicable — how you will split time with your children. This leaves you...
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