Family Law FAQs
Pennsylvania Family Law FAQs
As a service to current and perspective clients, we offer basic answers to some frequently asked questions.
Pennsylvania Family Law Information
- What is a Pennsylvania family law attorney?
- Can both parties use the same lawyer in PA family court matters?
- Can I get divorced without a lawyer in Pennsylvania?
- Can the other party be forced to pay my lawyer’s fees?
PA Office Information
- How quickly can I schedule an appointment with your Pittsburgh office?
- What are the benefits to scheduling a paid consultation with your Pittsburgh office?
- What are the costs to retain a PA family law attorney?
- What types of payment does your office accept?
- What should I do if I cannot afford to retain a PA family law attorney?
PA Divorce
- Do I need a lawyer for a PA divorce?
- What should I do if I am served with a Pennsylvania divorce complaint?
- Must fault be proven to obtain a Pennsylvania divorce decree?
- What should a party do prior to separating from their spouse or the parent of their children?
- Can either spouse prevent the entry of a PA divorce decree?
- Do I need a lawyer for a legal separation in Pennsylvania?
- Can a PA family court require marriage counseling?
- Who gets to keep the dog after a divorce or separation in Pennsylvania?
- Can a spouse be prevented from entering the marital home before the divorce is final?
Property Division in Pennsylvania
- What is equitable distribution?
- Will I be taxed for money or property I receive in a PA divorce?
- Do I need a lawyer for a Property Settlement Agreement in PA?
- Will my spouse get half of my assets in a PA divorce?
Support in Pennsylvania
- How Long Does Child Support Last in Pennsylvania?
- How do I file for Pennsylvania spousal or child support?
- Do I need a lawyer to file for child support?
- Is there a relationship between seeing the children and paying support?
- Can credit be given for purchases made by the person paying support in Pennsylvania?
- Can the person receiving support be compelled to produce receipts proving how the support was utilized in Pennsylvania?
- Do I need a lawyer to modify child support?
PA Domestic Partnership Agreements
Pennsylvania Adoption
Domestic Violence in PA
- Do I need a lawyer for a temporary Protection from Abuse hearing in Allegheny County?
- What should I do if I am the victim of domestic violence in Allegheny County?
- Do I need a lawyer for a Pennsylvania domestic violence hearing?
PA Name Changes
Florida Family Law FAQs
General Florida Family Law Information
- What is a Florida family law attorney?
- Should both parties use the same lawyer for Florida divorce and family court matters?
- Do I need to hire a Florida family law lawyer?
- What should I do if I am served with a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Paternity, or some other action in Florida?
- Can the other party be forced by pay my lawyer’s fees in a Florida family court proceeding?
Florida Consultation Options
- How quickly can I schedule an appointment with your Miami family law attorneys?
- What are the benefits of a paid consultation with your Miami family law lawyers?
- What consultation options does your Florida family law firm provide?
- What is a retainer?
Domestic Violence in Florida
- What should I do if I am the victim of domestic violence in Florida?
- Do I need a lawyer for my domestic violence case in Florida?
- Do I need a lawyer to file a temporary restraining order in Florida?
Florida Divorce & Dissolution of Marriage
- How do I file for divorce case in Florida?
- What is the difference between collaborative divorce and mediation?
- How long will it take for me to get divorce in Florida?
- What is the divorce process in Florida?
- Would I be guilty of abandonment if I leave the marital house during a divorce in Florida?
- In Florida, how much will a divorce cost me?
- In Florida, do I need to go to court to settle my divorce?
- Why should I use mediation, collaborative divorce, or arbitration to resolve my divorce in Florida?
- How does divorce impact my business or business assets in Florida?
- Do I need a prenuptial agreement before I get married and are they really enforceable in Florida?
- How do you determine marital and nonmarital assets and liabilities in Florida divorce cases?
- How are social media, email, text, and other electronic evidence used in divorce or custody case in Florida Family Court?
- If I want to move away from Florida with my child after or upon divorce, what do I need to do?
- How can hidden assets affect my divorce in Florida?
- Can a grandparent get custody of his or her grandchild in Florida?
- How to plan to co-parent with a difficult spouse in Florida?
- Can I stop paying alimony in Florida now that my former spouse is cohabitating with someone?
- Can I seek an increase in my alimony in Florida?
- Can either spouse contest or prevent the entry of a Florida divorce decree?
- How can a spouse or minor child have their name changed in Florida?
- Can a spouse be prevented from entering the marital home in Florida?
- Will my spouse be entitled to alimony in a Florida divorce?
- Do you need a lawyer for divorce mediation in Florida?
- When should I get a divorce lawyer in Florida?
- Do I need a lawyer for a non-contested divorce in Florida?
- Do I need an attorney for a divorce in Florida?
- Can I get divorced without a lawyer in Florida?
- Do I need to attend a parenting class as a part of my Florida divorce?
- Can I file for legal separation from my spouse in Florida?
- Can the Miami-Dade family court require counseling prior to finalizing a Florida divorce?
- Must fault be proven to obtain a Florida divorce decree?
- What should a Florida resident do prior to separating from their spouse or parent of their children?
Property Division in Florida
- Will my spouse get half my assets in a Florida divorce?
- Will my spouse have to pay for marital debts in a Florida divorce?
- How will my property be divided after my Miami divorce?
- Will I be taxed for money or property I receive after a Florida divorce?
FL Child Custody and Child Support
- Is there a relationship between seeing the children and paying support in Florida?
- How do I obtain Florida child support or Florida alimony?
- Do I need a Florida child support lawyer for a child support modification?
- Can I file an emergency motion for child support modification in Florida?
- What is Florida retroactive child support?
- Can a father get joint custody in Florida?
- Does a mother always get primary custody in Florida?
- Do I need a lawyer to file for child support in Florida?
- Do I need a lawyer to modify a child custody arrangement in Florida?
- How do I modify child support payments in Florida?
- Do I need a lawyer for a child custody dispute in Florida?
- Should I hire a Florida family lawyer for my case if I have a child support hearing?
- What should I do if I am served with a divorce complaint in Miami?
Adoptions in Florida
FL Domestic Partnership Agreements:
The statements in this section are based on Pennsylvania or Florida laws when written 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.