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Knowledge is power, and this blog is dedicated to providing the most updated information on Pennsylvania Family Law, related topics, and family matters in general.  It's our goal for you to use the information on this site, including the individual practice area pages, to help you understand your rights, obligations, and the best course of action for your Pennsylvania Family Law case.

Elder Neglect in Home Care in Pennsylvania

Posted by Joseph Lento | Apr 14, 2025 | 0 Comments

It's both devastating and infuriating to realize that a beloved elder has been taken advantage of or abused by someone they are supposed to trust. Unfortunately, elder abuse is an all too common occurrence these days in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Recently, Tina Bell, owner of the home h...

Reasons Spousal Support Gets Denied in Pennsylvania

Posted by Joseph Lento | Mar 24, 2025 | 0 Comments

When going through a divorce in Pennsylvania, alimony or spousal support can be a major point of contention. While some spouses may assume they are entitled to financial support, Pennsylvania courts do not automatically grant alimony. If you're dealing with a difficult divorce or struggling to g...

How to Divorce When a Victim of Domestic Violence

Posted by Joseph Lento | Mar 17, 2025 | 0 Comments

As a victim of domestic violence, making the decision to divorce can be challenging. It can come after years of abuse and denial. The process can be overwhelming, and separating from an abusive spouse doesn't end the risk of harm. If you're in an abusive marriage, the LLF Law Firm Family Law Tea...

Gathering Evidence To Show Elder Abuse in Pennsylvania

Posted by Joseph Lento | Feb 24, 2025 | 0 Comments

Elder Abuse Is a Nationwide Problem Elder abuse is a serious problem nationwide, affecting 1 in 10 seniors. Abuse can manifest in many forms, including financial, physical, emotional, as well as neglect issues. What makes the problem especially difficult for seniors is that in over 60 % of cases...

What Happens During an OAPS Investigation?

Posted by Joseph Lento | Feb 17, 2025 | 0 Comments

It can be heartbreaking to watch a loved one grow older and more frail. But it's devastating to see them fall prey to elder abuse, particularly by those close to them or in a position of trust. Elder abuse can take a variety of forms: physical, sexual, emotional, financial, and neglect. The Natio...

What You Need to Know About Intimate Partner Violence

Posted by Joseph Lento | Feb 03, 2025 | 0 Comments

Dating abuse and intimate partner violence are serious issues in Pennsylvania. The state has taken several measures to protect victims of abuse, but it can be hard to know which type of protection order you should get—especially for young people and college students, who make up a large number of...

Safeguarding Your Pet Against Domestic Violence

Posted by Joseph Lento | Jan 06, 2025 | 0 Comments

Pennsylvania lawmakers recently convened at the state Capitol to advocate for House Bill 1210, a bipartisan initiative designed to amend Pennsylvania's Protection from Abuse Act that would further protect victims of domestic violence by safeguarding victims' pets. The bill seeks to grant judges ...

The Urgent Public Health Issue of Parental Stress

Posted by Joseph Lento | Dec 30, 2024 | 0 Comments

The published advisory of US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and a 9-11-24 news release online in The Hill have raised the alarm that parental stress is now an urgent public health issue. Parental stress levels are currently so high that 48% of the 63 million parents of children under age 18 feel th...

Safe Custody Exchange in Pennsylvania

Posted by Joseph Lento | Dec 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

What Is a Safe Exchange Zone? WPSU (Public Media for Central Pennsylvania) published a news article on October 8, 2024, highlighting the recent Pennsylvania Senate bill that approved Safe Exchange Zones for custody exchanges. The Senate bill would provide funds so that safe custody exchanges can...

Elder Abuse in Pennsylvania

Posted by Joseph Lento | Dec 02, 2024 | 0 Comments

A June 11, 2024, news article in the Philadelphia Tribune, written by staff writer Sherry Stone, spotlighted the issue of increasing elder abuse in the form of financial fraud in Pennsylvania based on reports from the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA). There were several forms of financial...

Strategies To Navigate the Holidays During Divorce

Posted by Joseph Lento | Nov 18, 2024 | 0 Comments

If you are newly divorced, in the middle of a divorce, or separated from your spouse, the holidays during November and December can feel like a stressful marathon. Your life has changed dramatically, and it is important to acknowledge that your previous holiday routines and traditions may not be ...

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