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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...
Knowing zoning regulations prior to buying property is important
There are many different reasons that people buy certain properties. They may need office space or a shop to run their small business out of or may want to renovate a building to rent to other businesses or for residential purposes. People generally will search in...
Should you sell your house when you get divorced?
Dividing your assets during a divorce means going through everything you own and splitting it up. Most people first take a look at the bank account or their pensions or investments, but it’s important to remember that other large tangible asset - the family home -...
How do you resolve a boundary dispute with your neighbor?
Whether your house sits on a three-acre parcel or a tiny urban lot, every square inch of your land adds to the overall value of your property. You likely invest substantial labor and money into making your property as attractive and enjoyable as possible. From...
Finding the right commercial property
It’s not always easy to locate the ideal commercial property for your new business venture, but it is very important to do so. It could be the key to your success or failure as a business. Other things play a critical role, as well, from your branding to your product...
How do Pennsylvania courts calculate child support payments?
You and your spouse have been in a rocky marriage for years and have exhausted all options to mend the great divide and rekindle what you once had. It's not the future you expected, but one that has become a reality, and now a decision must be made. Do you trudge on...
