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...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Jun 28, 2019 | Family Law
If you and your spouse have reached an impasse with one another or you’ve grown apart, then you may feel that your only option is to go ahead and get a divorce. Like many other states, there are certain requirements that you have to meet to be eligible to file...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | Jun 17, 2019 | Family Law
We have written before about what happens to pets when Pennsylvanians divorce. For example, even before marriage, a couple can execute a prenuptial agreement with terms controlling what would happen to any pets should divorce occur. Or, at the time of divorce, the...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | May 31, 2019 | Family Law
A major issue in most divorces is whether one spouse will have to pay alimony for support to the other spouse. People often negotiate the resolution of the issue of alimony when divorcing and include it in a settlement agreement. Or, the parties may have predetermined...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | May 31, 2019 | Family Law
For many couples, separation is a precursor to divorce. For others, taking some time apart helps them reevaluate their relationship, resolve their issues and build a stronger marriage. Regardless of the eventual outcome, separation from your spouse is no small change...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | May 17, 2019 | Family Law
When you struggle to get along with your spouse, when you’ve already gone to couples counseling, when you’ve worked to stay calm and when you can no longer fight it; divorce is your best option. But, what if you aren’t quite sure if divorce is your...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | May 13, 2019 | Family Law
Last week, we introduced the concept of collaborative divorce and explained why it can be a positive, creative choice for some people to negotiate a settlement agreement that meets the unique needs of the family, especially if children are involved. Today, we will...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | May 7, 2019 | Family Law
At our law firm, we represent divorcing clients in western Pennsylvania in a range of divorce processes — from the courtroom or traditional negotiation to mediation or collaboration. Today we will talk about the potential benefits of the collaborative divorce...
On behalf of Stewart, McArdle, Sorice, Whalen, Farrell, Finoli & Cavanaugh, LLC | May 1, 2019 | Family Law
Infidelity in a marriage can come in many forms. One is financial infidelity. This occurs when a person hides debt, accounts or spending from their partner. It can cause significant damage to a marriage.Despite the many problems it can cause, financial infidelity may...
