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In Pennsylvania, Can a Spouse Give up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
Yes, Pennsylvania law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. more
What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania premarital contracts must follow the same requirements as all other contracts in Pennsylvania. At the time of a divorce or death, a Court will presume that a premarital contract … more
Can The State Terminate A Parent's Rights Over Their Children?
Yes. Every state has an agency that protects the interests of children. That agency may ask the court to terminate parental rights. Usually, the state must show that the parent … more

How to Avoid Having Your Prenuptial Agreement Declared Invalid
Prenuptial agreements provide stability and certainty to married couples who decide to divorce but only if the prenuptial agreement was properly executed when it was created. Couples who go through the process of making the sometimes difficult decisions that are included in prenuptial agreements, hiring attorneys and executing the legal document should make sure that their prenuptial … more
How do I decide if I need a lawyer in a custody case?
Although hiring a good lawyer can be quite expensive, it is money well spent when it comes to child custody cases. A child custody battle usually occurs when parents separate or divorce, or when something happens to cause one parent to believe that the custodial parent is no longer the best parent to care for the children. Whatever the situation may be, it is important to take a … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
Department of Health and Human Services chart of state laws regarding how income is determined … more
Understanding and Managing Child Support Debt
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-Serving Organizations
This publication from the the CDC is designed to help representatives of youth-serving … more
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms
The publication from the CDC is designed to help people recognize the signs and symptoms of child … more
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
This publication by the CDC explains the federal law, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.