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Over the past decade or so, issues related to gender-based self-identification have been more broadly explored by the media and popular culture. As a result, these issues have become increasingly addressed in a variety of ways in...

The economy is constantly evolving. Employment positions that were considered solid one day may be downsized the next for any number of reasons. As a result, there is little guaranteed employment stability afforded to most adults...

While October may be best known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the month is also Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The two causes may seem different, but they’re similar in that while they predominantly...

Every year, the parents of school-age children and teens are sent a list of school supplies that their students need to bring to class when summer ends and the academic year gets underway. When parents shop for school supplies,...

There aren’t many public figures whose resumes are as diverse as Cornel West’s. The 70-year-old is a politician, activist, actor, author, hip-hop and spoken-word performer, podcaster, 2024 Green Party presidential...

A recent missing child situation from Connecticut is a reminder that a judge deciding a child custody case depends on the parties to provide much of the information needed to make a ruling on a child custody order. In the...

When it comes to how age affects custody agreements, most people assume that it’s the age of the children that’s at play. In some cases, however, the age of the soon-to-be-divorced spouses matters most. That’s...

“False imprisonment” sounds like a scenario from an exciting action movie, but it’s much less complicated than you might think. In Pennsylvania, it simply means the unlawful restraint of another person that...

You do your best to protect your children from all types of harm, but when you learn that one of your kids is being stalked or intimidated by some random person, it can be extremely frightening. The Internet makes it easier than...

Divorce is never easy, and if you’re going through one or have done so, you understand all of the many issues that need to be considered and addressed, particularly in cases where there are children involved. One of the most...

Child custody and visitation are the most emotional and contentious parts of any divorce. Each parent hopes their former spouse is a good person with the best interest of their child at heart, someone who wants the best possible...

The idea of using a private investigator or an “expert” as one of the tools in your child custody battle may sound a tad dramatic, but both are fairly common in high net-worth divorces, especially in matters that include...

As reported in an article by Fox News, in May of 2023, Christine Baumgartner filed for divorce from her husband and famous Yellowstone actor, Kevin Costner. The former couple’s divorce has been messy, to say the least, and...

Solid evidence of your positive parenting skills or your ex-partner’s parenting mishaps can significantly impact the outcome of your child custody battle. As with any matter, each legal matter is determined on a case-by-case...

Whether we like it or not, there is truth behind the common saying, “You never get a second chance at a first impression.” If you have an upcoming child custody hearing, you may feel nervous about what to wear to court...

Getting divorced is difficult for everyone, but it can be even more complicated for those in the public eye. Doctors are viewed as pillars of the community. In particularly close-knit communities, almost everyone in town may know...

Domestic violence is a tragically common problem in Pennsylvania, with thousands of families affected daily. An abuse victim has the right to seek a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order for themselves and others in their household to...

There are strict laws surrounding domestic violence in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Victims of violent acts or crimes waged by family members or within a household typically seek a restraining order. These orders force the...

Divorce can be a difficult and emotional experience for all parties involved. Families have to deal with new living arrangements, new residences, new money woes, and if children are involved, child custody arrangements. Those on...

Transgender rights have become a hot-button topic in state legislatures across the country, with at least 22 states passing or targeting some type of anti-trans legislation. In contrast, others have passed laws intended to protect...