By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Ellen E. Schultz of the Wall Street Journal recently posted an article titled "When a Divorce Pays Off." The article discusses the effect of divorce on social security benefits. According to Schultz, many baby boomers are receiving less in social security then they are entitled to receive because the person's … Continue reading Recommended Read – When a Divorce Pays Off (from the Wall Street Journal)
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Attorney Hovey Secured Major Victory in International Child Abduction Case
We at Prince Law Offices, P.C. are proud to announce a major victory secured by Attorney Matthew T. Hovey in an International Child Abduction case arising out Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Attorney Hovey represents the father in the matter, a resident of Montgomery County for several years, but still a Peruvian citizen. The father's wife, who … Continue reading Attorney Hovey Secured Major Victory in International Child Abduction Case
Syracuse Child Sex Abuse Allegations: Is It Legal to Record Telephone Conversations in Pennsylvania?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire The Child Sex Abuse Scandal surrounding the associate head coach of Syracuse University's men's basketball, Bernie Fine, presented an unexpected twist this weekend with the release of a taped telephone conversation between one of the alleged victims and Fine's wife, Laurie. The recorded telephone call seems to establish that Laurie … Continue reading Syracuse Child Sex Abuse Allegations: Is It Legal to Record Telephone Conversations in Pennsylvania?
Penn State Scandal: If I Report Child Abuse, Can I Lose My Job? Am I Protected in Any Way?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire The tragedy which has engulfed Penn State and forced the retirement of Joe Paterno has also generated an opportunity to discuss what is legally required of someone who, like Mike McQueary, finds themselves in the unfortunate, uncomfortable, and infuriating situation following the discovery of suspected child abuse. My previous article on … Continue reading Penn State Scandal: If I Report Child Abuse, Can I Lose My Job? Am I Protected in Any Way?
Heart of the Penn State Scandal: 23 Pa.C.S. § 6311 – Persons Required to Report Suspected Child Abuse and § 6313 – Reporting Procedure
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire The current scandal engulfing Penn State raises a lot of difficult questions. These questions include: Who knew what? Who did what? and What were the persons involved required to do - both morally and legally? The answer to the question of what they were legally required to do is found … Continue reading Heart of the Penn State Scandal: 23 Pa.C.S. § 6311 – Persons Required to Report Suspected Child Abuse and § 6313 – Reporting Procedure
Temporary Marriage Licenses? Mexico’s Proposed Solution to Rising Divorce Rate
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Reuters recently reported that lawmakers in Mexico are considering legislation that would create temporary marriage licenses as a solution to the rising number of divorces. According to the report, statistics show that in Mexico most divorces occur within the first two years of marriage. In Mexico City, the nation's capital, … Continue reading Temporary Marriage Licenses? Mexico’s Proposed Solution to Rising Divorce Rate
My Spouse is Hiding Assets! What Can I Do?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire It is unfortunate, but it happens: a spouse anticipates a divorce and begins to shift or hide assets to try avoid sharing them during property distribution. If you suspect you are the victim of this fraudulent and improper behavior, then your case will require some detective work. There are a … Continue reading My Spouse is Hiding Assets! What Can I Do?
I Want to Keep the House, But the Mortgage is in Both of Our Names. What Are My Options?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Most of the clients I meet with are home-owners. In this post-real estate bubble period, almost all of the homes are mortgaged to a bank. In these situations, the first two questions I will ask of the client are (1) who has an ownership interest in the home (who is … Continue reading I Want to Keep the House, But the Mortgage is in Both of Our Names. What Are My Options?
It’s Titled in My Name, So I Get to Keep It in the Divorce, Right?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire When I meet with potential clients who are seeking help with a divorce, the number one misconception I encounter is the belief that because some item of property (e.g., real property, bank account, car, pension fund, etc.) is titled or deeded to only one of the spouses, then the property … Continue reading It’s Titled in My Name, So I Get to Keep It in the Divorce, Right?
Attorney Hovey Secures Return of Children Abducted to Texas
In the fall of 2010, two young children were surreptitiously taken by their mother from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to Texas. This move was initiated while the father was at work and done without his knowledge or consent. The father retained Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire of Prince Law Offices. We at Prince Law Offices, P.C. are … Continue reading Attorney Hovey Secures Return of Children Abducted to Texas
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