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Do you need to file a quiet title action? Your attorney can help
If you have an interest in a property but it is unclear who really holds the title to that property, you may have to consider filing a quiet title action. If there is confusion about who really holds the title, a title insurance company will not issue an insurance...
Tips for dealing with a narcissistic co-parent during divorce
Some adults are able to set aside their differences during a divorce or breakup and do what’s best for the kids. If you ex is a narcissist, however, the chances of being able to do this are slim because the narcissist is probably unable to consider what anyone else...
Legal protections from construction defects
Construction defects can be difficult for home and property owners to manage. Legal resources can help protect homeowners and property owners from the impact of construction defects. As a result, property owners should be familiar with the different types of...
Letting the kids decide: When should children get a say in custody?
Your children are getting older. Your twins are getting ready to turn 13, and you know that the idea of a divorce is going to be a shock to them. You’ve made it this far, and you had hoped to wait until they left home to divorce. Unfortunately, your spouse decided...
Interested in converting apartments into condos? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re interested in adding to your real estate portfolio, you may be looking into condo conversion. This can be a good way to turn a duplex, four-unit apartment or other kind of large property into condominiums. This isn’t a simple process, though, because there...
What if your Philadelphia property has title defects?
“I have some bad news. It appears that someone else has a claim to your home.” No wonder you got it so cheap. It turns out the nice old lady you bought the house from was a gambling fiend. You knew she loved her weekly trip to the bingo hall, but the news that she...
What is a partition action?
Whether co-owners of real estate are business partners or family members, co-ownership of real estate, whether it is a vacant lot or has a building on it, can be challenging to navigate. If those co-owners cannot agree what to do with that real estate, a partition...
What are the different types of divorce?
Pennsylvania law governs how a couple can end their marriage. There are four different types of divorce which dictate these procedures. Procedure The spouse seeking divorce, the plaintiff, must file a divorce complaint with their county court. The complaint should...
Dividing assets? Do it yourself, or a judge will decide for you
One of the biggest causes of dispute during divorce is disagreement regarding how to divide marital property. Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state which means that the distribution of assets is not necessarily equal. This flexibility means that you and...
The difference between legal custody and physical custody
Child custody is commonly referred to as a singular right, whereby a parent asserts that he or she wants to get "custody" of a child, but in actuality "custody" has two key components: "legal custody" and "physical custody". Both of these can be divided between the...
