On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Oct 12, 2020 | Family Law
While it may seem crazy, you and your spouse must meet Pennsylvania’s eligibility requirements for divorce if you decide to part ways. You must also show “grounds” for divorce, which basically means that you must cite a reason for the deterioration of your marriage....
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Sep 21, 2020 | Family Law
Sometimes, marriages end in an amicable manner and both spouses split up on good terms. On the other hand, some people are devastated by the breakdown of their marriage and some become very bitter or place a lot of blame on their ex. In some instances, people try to...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | May 12, 2020 | Family Law
The divorce process can be tiring and stressful. To make things easier, many couples plan to go through mediation instead of heading to court for litigation. Mediation has many benefits over litigation, such as saving time and money. Plus, it allows a couple to make...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Mar 27, 2020 | Family Law
In Pennsylvania, establishing paternity opens up the legal perks of fatherhood. Some people may ask why they should strive to establish paternity. Today we will take a look at the answer to that question. We will see what legal paternity offers to fathers everywhere....
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Mar 3, 2020 | Family Law
It goes without saying that your divorce in Greensburg will bring with it a great number of changes. One of these will almost certainly be your desires regarding who you would like to be your primary beneficiaries should you die unexpectedly. If you have already begun...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Feb 10, 2020 | Family Law
When you realize your marriage is no longer working, you may think divorce is your only option. However, there are times when it may be beneficial to get a legal separation instead. There are a few important differences between divorce and legal separation. FindLaw...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Nov 25, 2019 | Family Law
While the circumstances that contributed to the end of your marriage in Pennsylvania may have you welcoming your divorce, there will inevitably be challenges that you will face as you transition to your post-divorce life. One of the greatest may be maintaining a...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Nov 8, 2019 | Family Law
Divorce is an emotional time for many couples in Pennsylvania. It signals the ending of an era in their life that was built on the promise of a lifetime commitment. For some people, leaving their partner is a welcome relief, but the instances in a marriage that led to...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Sep 4, 2019 | Family Law
It is becoming more popular for courts in Pennsylvania to give parents shared parenting time. There is exceptional evidence that having both parents in their lives helps children to be more adjusted and healthier overall. Because of this, the courts want to forego old...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Jul 25, 2019 | Family Law
A common question that a Pennsylvania family law attorney gets asked when they meet with a new client for the very first time is whether their gender impacts their prospects for being awarded custody of their kids. While it used to definitively impact cases some...
