by Avallone Law Associates | Jun 17, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
“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...
by Avallone Law Associates | Jun 17, 2020 | Philadelphia Real Estate Blog, Real Estate Disputes
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...
by Avallone Law Associates | Jun 17, 2020 | Family Law
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...
by Avallone Law Associates | Jun 4, 2020 | Family Law
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...
by Avallone Law Associates | May 28, 2020 | Family Law
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...
by Avallone Law Associates | May 20, 2020 | Land Use & Zoning
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...
by Avallone Law Associates | May 20, 2020 | Family Law
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...
by Avallone Law Associates | May 6, 2020 | Real Estate Disputes
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...
by Avallone Law Associates | Apr 15, 2020 | Real Estate Disputes
You plan to buy a home in a Pennsylvania development that is governed by a homeowner association (HOA). If you’ve never lived in an HOA community, there are some things you need to know. In the United States, about 73.5 million people live in communities that have a...
On behalf of Avallone Law Associates | Dec 18, 2019 | Family Law
Social media sites such as Facebook have become a fixture in today’s society. People share their ups, their downs and other aspects of their lives. While these sites provide most people with connections to their friends and family and a place to share their...
