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What if I want to Relocate with my Child but the Other Parent does not want to Leave our Hometown?
In Pennsylvania, the law states that no relocation shall occur unless (1) Other individuals with custody rights consent; or (2) The...
Linda A. Kerns
6 days ago1 min read
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Can a Prenuptial Agreement be Invalidated?
In Pennsylvania, the statute governs challenges to prenuptial agreements. The person challenging the validity of the agreement must bear...
Linda A. Kerns
May 261 min read
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In custody matters, how much does the Court take the child's preference into account?
Many parents believe that if a child expresses a clear preference regarding a custody arrangement that the Court will honor that....
Linda A. Kerns
May 22 min read
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Nesting: Right for birds but usually not a good option for children
When parents split up and begin their new lives, the safety, stability, and comfort of the children become a top priority. Finding...
Linda A. Kerns
Apr 72 min read
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Smart Money Moves When You Are Facing Divorce
Assess your Financial Picture : Begin by gathering all income, asset, and debt documents, including passwords to online accounts. In...
Linda A. Kerns
Apr 11 min read
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Missing Necessary Tax Documents? Try These 3 Steps
April 15, Tax Day in the USA, is fast approaching. If you do not think you will be ready on time, you can file for an extension.  In...
Linda A. Kerns
Mar 251 min read
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Opinion from Supreme Court: Adoption of the Doctrine of Intent-based Parentage in Pennsylvania
On March 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania established a fifth way to establish legal parentage in Pennsylvania: Intent-based...
Linda A. Kerns
Mar 241 min read
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Retirement Accounts: What should you do to prepare for divorce – and the division of your accounts?
For many families, retirement accounts constitute the largest assets to be divided in divorce after the marital home. Making sure the...
Linda A. Kerns
Mar 202 min read
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Who should claim the child on a tax return?
April 15 fast approaches and with it – questions about who claims the child of divorce, separated, or never married parents on their tax...
Linda A. Kerns
Mar 191 min read
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Divorce and Splitting Assets: Navigating the Division of the Family Home
One of the first common questions to a lawyer during a divorce consultation is: What will happen to the house? Â There are really only...
Linda A. Kerns
Mar 162 min read
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Buying Real Estate with a Friend or Partner Can Lead to Pitfalls
Excellent piece in the Wall Street Journal: They Bought Homes With Their Friends—and Now They Want Out.
Linda A. Kerns
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Property Tax Appeals - Philadelphia
Philadelphia recently sent out notices to real estate owners addressing the assessments of their properties. Many owners saw significant...
Linda A. Kerns
Aug 25, 20241 min read
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Great Essay in the Wall Street Journal
Katie Roiphe, an American author and journalist, wrote deeply personal essay in the Wall Street Journal on June 7, 2024, about navigating...
Linda A. Kerns
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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Remember Kramer v. Kramer? Real-Life Divorce Rarely Ties Up So Neatly
What you should do if your marriage may be unraveling. Divorce and separation provide endless fodder for movie and television writers....
Linda A. Kerns
May 7, 20243 min read
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