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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

What is Due Process? ... Basic Rights and Fundamental Fairness
You may hear the phrase “due process” in the media whenever a prominent criminal case is in the news, but where does it come from and what does it really mean? Where is Due Process Found Due process is a constitutional principle that our government must follow before it may take a person’s freedom or property. The 5th Amendment states, “nor shall any person be … more
When and How do Courts Order Spousal Support?
When married couples divorce, courts have the authority to order that one spouse pay the other spouse spousal support. Spousal support, which is also known as alimony or maintenance, is meant to protect a spouse’s standard of living. It is usually provided to spouses who have been out of the workforce during the marriage, who have taken part time jobs during the marriage, or … 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.