Divorce and Family Law Articles

Using Alimony and Child Support as Qualifying Income for a Mortgage

May 30, 2023 | Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman

A major factor to consider during the divorce process is how to handle the division of the marital residence. The parties may choose to sell the marital home and use their share of the profits as a down payment for their respective new homes. In the alternative, one party may wish to remain …

Appeals: The “Uphill” Quest for Justice

Jul 15, 2021 | Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman

Previously Published in the July/August 2021 issue of The Pennsylvania Lawyer Magazine The purpose of litigation is to correct a wrong; in other words, to attain justice: Law . . . must be judged by the results it achieves, not by the niceties of its internal structure; it must be valued by …

Premarital Purchase of Real Estate – Pitfalls and Solutions

Aug 14, 2020 | Lindsay Hanifan Childs

Thinking about purchasing a house with your significant other? If you are not married, you should consult with an attorney before making that commitment. Many people assume that if they purchase a home with their boyfriend or girlfriend, and the relationship later breaks down, the law will p…

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jun 18, 2020 | Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman

Pennsylvanians seeking a quick resolution of their divorce or family law matter should consider alternative dispute resolution processes. Due to COVID-19, the Pennsylvania Courts were closed for all but emergent matters from mid-March until the beginning of June. Therefore, the Courts are fa…

COVID-19 Family Law and Custody Questions

Apr 2, 2020 | Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman

At Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman, we know that these are uncertain and unprecedented times in the world. With children at home, custody exchanges, uncertainty over income, and trying to work from home and manage your household, as well as your ex-partner, this can all be overwhelming. We …

A Main Line Family Law Attorney Advises: How do you File your Taxes when your Divorce is Pending?

Mar 9, 2020 | Sarinia M. Feinman

As Main Line family law attorneys, we know that when a divorce is pending, clients are often confused as to whether they are considered “married” or “divorced” for tax filing purposes. Since there is no “legal separation” document that is filed in Pennsylvania, you are not considered divorce…

Can a Grandparent File for Custody of a Grandchild?

Dec 4, 2019 | Lindsay Hanifan Childs

We often hear the question, “Can a grandparent file for custody of a grandchild?” It may seem obvious that parents can file to obtain custody of their child or children. But the question often arises about who else is permitted to do so. On one end of the spectrum is a random stranger, who …

Do Both Spouses Need A Divorce Lawyer?

Nov 8, 2019 | Vetrano | Vetrano & Feinman

When a couple decides to divorce, the first step often involves both spouses retaining separate lawyers. But do both spouses need a divorce lawyer? In Pennsylvania, the Rules of Professional Conduct say that an attorney shall not represent a client if the representation involves a concurrent…

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