We are proud to announce that Attorney Joshua Prince of Prince Law Offices, P.C. was featured in a blog article on Examiner.com written by David Codrea, who writes for Gun Rights Examiner. Mr. Cordrea is also a field editor for GUNS Magazine, and a blogger at The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance. The article … Continue reading Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince Featured on Examiner.com
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In Pennsylvania, What Happens if We Divorce Without Dividing Our Property?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Most couples can agree to get a divorce, but few can agree on how to divide their property. As a result, equitable distribution in Pennsylvania can be very costly and require the assistance of an attorney and experts, such as real estate appraisers and forensic accountants. Many couples, therefore, either choose … Continue reading In Pennsylvania, What Happens if We Divorce Without Dividing Our Property?
In Pennsylvania, Can I Voluntarily Move Out Without “Abandoning” or “Deserting” My Spouse?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Potential clients often call in and want to know: my marriage is over, but we still live together -- can I move out or will that be abandonment or desertion? This is a legitimate concern for many spouses faced with a divorce. They fear being penalized for acknowledging that the … Continue reading In Pennsylvania, Can I Voluntarily Move Out Without “Abandoning” or “Deserting” My Spouse?
In Pennsylvania, How Can I Force My Spouse to Move Out of the House?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire A common scenario after a husband and wife separate is neither party wants to move out of the marital residence/home. For a variety reasons (e.g., financial, children, proximity to work, hope for reconciliation, spite, etc.), the parties remain in the same home, as roommates and attempt to maintain as much … Continue reading In Pennsylvania, How Can I Force My Spouse to Move Out of the House?
Does New Pre-Birth Paternity Test Begin to Open the Door for Child Support Before Birth of Child?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire The New York Times printed an article today highlighting a new paternity test that can determine the paternity of an unborn child through a relatively noninvasive blood test. The test raises the question of whether the door is opening for financial support for unborn children. The goal of this article … Continue reading Does New Pre-Birth Paternity Test Begin to Open the Door for Child Support Before Birth of Child?
Landlord/Tenant: What Your Landlord Should NOT Do to Treat Your Bed Bug Infestation
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire An increasingly problem for renters in Pennsylvania is the issue of bed bugs. Bed bugs, however, are becoming a serious a problem for landords as well, especially given a recent report published in the Journal of Economic Entomology by researchers at Ohio State University. The study focused on ineffective treatments for … Continue reading Landlord/Tenant: What Your Landlord Should NOT Do to Treat Your Bed Bug Infestation
Free Knux! — but not in Pennsylvania. Can you file for custody of a pet?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire A story in the national headlines this week raises the interesting question of whether you can file for custody of a pet in Pennsylvania. According to msnbc.com, Craig Dershowitz of New York, reportedly, spent over $60,000 in legal fees attempting to gain custody of the dog he shared with his … Continue reading Free Knux! — but not in Pennsylvania. Can you file for custody of a pet?
What is Legal Custody?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Many are surprised to learn that in Pennsylvania there are two types of custody: physical and legal. Physical custody is how the time with the child is divided. What then is legal custody? 23 Pa.C.S. § 5322 defines legal custody. "Legal custody" is defined as "the right to make major decisions … Continue reading What is Legal Custody?
Can the Non-Custodial Parent Ever Claim the Children on Federal Taxes After a Separation or Divorce?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire It's tax season again and the April 15th deadline is quickly approaching! As a result, as a family law attorney, a lot of tax related questions are coming in from my clients. A common question is: can the non-custodial parent ever claim the children on federal taxes after a separation … Continue reading Can the Non-Custodial Parent Ever Claim the Children on Federal Taxes After a Separation or Divorce?
Press Release: Attorney Hovey to be Featured on Tonight’s WFMZ-69’s 6:00pm Newscast Concerning Tenants Rights and Absentee Landlords
We are proud to announce that Attorney Matthew T. Hovey of Prince Law Offices, P.C. will be featured this evening on WFMZ-69's 6:00pm newscast. Attorney Hovey was interviewed this afternoon about tenants' rights and their ability to address absentee landlords. Landlords who fail to respond legitimate complains from tenants about housing conditions is a serious … Continue reading Press Release: Attorney Hovey to be Featured on Tonight’s WFMZ-69’s 6:00pm Newscast Concerning Tenants Rights and Absentee Landlords
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