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CHILD CUSTODY, REAL ESTATE, & DIVORCE ATTORNEY ANSWERING YOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do I need an attorney if I am getting a divorce?
A:
It is always a good idea to consult with a lawyer when it comes to major life events or changes, such as divorce. Divorce lawyers are there to protect your rights, as well as the rights of your children. They also keep current with the laws in your state concerning marriage, divorce, marital property, child custody, visitation, and family support.
Q: What are the legal grounds for obtaining a divorce?
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The grounds for obtaining a divorce differ by state and can be based on fault or no-fault. A no-fault divorce is one in which neither partner officially blames the other for the breakdown of the marriage. In Pennsylvania, fault divorce cases can be obtained due to the following:
- Adultery
- Abandonment without cause for at least one year
- Cruelty (domestic violence)
- Bigamy
- Conviction of a crime or imprisonment for two or more years
- Humiliating the spouse in some extreme way that makes the marriage impossible
Q: What is a collaborative divorce?
A:
Collaborative law is a process where couples, and their lawyers, agree to settle their differences without the courts or without threatening to litigate.
Q: How do courts determine who gets custody of children in a divorce?
A:
If the parents are unable to agree on who receives custody, the courts decide based on "the best interests of the child." Determining the child’s best interests involves many factors. Our child custody and divorce attorneys are here to assist you throughout this grueling process.
Q: What does a child custody attorney do?
A:
A child custody attorney will help you with your case by assisting you in various ways including:
- Explaining the legal issues and what you should expect at every stage
- Evaluating your case and giving you legal advice on how you should proceed
- Representing you at court hearings to protect your rights
- Negotiating on your behalf