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Lisa Marie Vari & Associates, P.C.
Manor Building, Penthouse Suite
564 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
Phone: 412-281-9906
Toll Free 1-866-PA-DIVORCE
Facsimile: 412-281-9908
info@pafamilylawyers.com

Gigliotti Plaza, Suite 208
20120 Route 19
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Phone: (724) 776-9906
Toll Free 1-866-PA-CUSTODY

*Evening Office in Whitehall

Family Law Articles
Helping Us Help You

Stepping Back From Anger - Protecting Your Children
During Divorce


Tax Implications of Divorce and Support

PA Family Law
Divorce and Annulments

Equitable Distribution

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Spousal Support, APL and Alimony

Child Support and Paternity

Child Custody

Grandparents' Rights

Contempt, Enforcement, Modification and Appeals

Stepparent Rights

Juvenile Law

Domestic Violence



Family Law FAQs
Family Law FAQs

As a service to current and perspective clients, we offer basic answers to some frequently asked questions.

What are the costs for retaining a lawyer?
Can the other party be forced to pay my lawyers' fees?
Can both parties use the same lawyer in Pennsylvania family court matters?
What should a party do prior to separating from their spouse or parent of their children?
What is a legal separation?
What should I do if served with a divorce complaint?
Must fault be proven to obtain a Pennsylvania divorce decree?
Can either spouse prevent the entry of a divorce decree?
Can the court require counseling?
What is equitable distribution?
Can a spouse be prevented from entering the marital home before the divorce is final?
How do I obtain Pennsylvania child or spousal support?
Can the person receiving support be compelled to produce receipts proving how the support was utilized?
Can a credit be given for purchases made by the person paying support?
Is there a relationship between seeing the children and paying support?
Will I be taxed for money or property I receive?
What should I do if I am the victim of domestic violence?
What types of payment does your office accept?
How quickly can I schedule an appointment?
Do I need to hire a family law attorney?
What are the benefits to a paid consultation?
What is a family law attorney?
How can a spouse or minor child have their name changed?
What should I do if I can't afford an attorney?

The statements in this section are based on Pennsylvania law and have been issued to inform and not advise. The statements are general in nature and individual facts in a given case may alter their application or involve other laws not referred to here.

 
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Divorce and Annulments : Equitable Distribution : Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements : Spousal Support, APL and Alimony : Child Support and Paternity : Child Custody : Grandparents' Rights : Contempt, Enforcement, Modification and Appeals : Stepparent Rights : Juvenile Law : Domestic Violence


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