Stare decisis is a central principal of jurisprudence. That’s why it’s big news when a court explicitly overrules a long-standing precedent. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court did just that last month in Focht v....
When I meet with new clients, I listen to their unique circumstances, inform them about the legal framework in which their case will be resolved, and develop an action plan that is focused on three points: 1. Progress....
For the past three years, I have published family law news and analysis on my legal blog. My blog was named BV Source because of my initials and my blog’s emphasis on business valuation (BV) issues in divorce. As the...
The latest episode of my podcast, Making Divorce Easier, deals with an issue that arises frequently in child support proceedings. Calculating child support requires knowing your net available income under Pennsylvania support...
Last week I posted about methods of paying child support in Pennsylvania. This week I want to highlight a couple of electronic methods of paying child support, which might be useful for payors who are self-employed, own a...