Supreme Court Decision on Family Law and the Impact Moving Forward
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently issued a significant ruling with far-reaching implications for family law. The case, which garnered...
Continue ReadingPets in Divorce Cases: Protecting Your Furry Family Members
As a family law attorney in Pennsylvania, I understand that pets are more than just animals, they are beloved members...
Continue ReadingWhat Is a High Conflict Divorce
If you’re facing a divorce, there is some level of conflict in your marriage. Ultimately, every divorce involves conflict to...
Continue ReadingWhat Happens to My Child Support if I Remarry?
Remarrying doesn’t automatically affect the child support you receive, but under certain circumstances, it can. Modifications must be based on...
Continue ReadingHow to Get Custody of a Sibling in PA
If you are considering going after custody of your sibling, you are likely in a very difficult position, and Pennsylvania...
Continue ReadingCan Stepparents Have Visitation Rights?
Blended families are not at all uncommon, and stepparents often play an important role in their stepchildren’s lives. The State...
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Difference between Mediation and Collaboration?
If you’re facing a divorce and you and your divorcing spouse are both committed to keeping your case out of...
Continue ReadingWhat Is a Ceremonial Marriage?
A ceremonial marriage is simply a marriage that follows the ceremonial procedures required by the state. A ceremonial marriage is...
Continue ReadingHow Is Child Custody Determined?
Pennsylvania courts – like other courts throughout the nation – make determinations about child custody in relation to the involved...
Continue ReadingEstate Plans and Prenups
Prenuptial agreements aren’t just about protecting assets in case of a divorce. Increasingly, such contracts are being used as an...
Continue ReadingChild Custody Survey Results: Pitfalls in PA’s Proposed Presumption of Shared Custody Bill
Maria Cognetti was quoted in the Fall 2020 issue of Family Lawyer Magazine as part of the Child Custody Survey....
Continue ReadingFighting Over Cats and Dogs During a Divorce
The emotional attachment between an owner and a pet can be incredibly close and it appears that this bond is...
Continue ReadingNew & Creative Ways to Get Divorced
From free Internet downloads to cheap DIY kits at office supply stores, there are a variety of products that profess...
Continue ReadingFinancial Assistance When Married But Filing Separately
How to qualify for financial help if you’re married but have to file separately. LINK
Continue ReadingMaria Cognetti: 3 Minute Interview
3-minute interview: Maria Cognetti, owner, Cognetti & Associates, Camp Hill and the national president of the American Academy of Matrimonial...
Continue ReadingPet Custody Battles
Pet-custody battles may sound cloyingly New-Agey but they are on the rise, fueled by high divorce rates and exploding pet...
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