PENNSYLVANIA SAME SEX COUPLES – WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN? Same sex couples face unique legal challenges when it comes to becoming parents and maintaining custody of their children. The attorneys at Hynum Law are skilled in navigating gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered couples through these complex legal issues. There are several ways that same sex…
WHO GETS THE FAMILY PET WHEN WE DIVORCE?
WHO GETS THE FAMILY PET WHEN WE DIVORCE? I recently read an article about a New York man who spent over $60,000.00 on attorney fees to fight for “custody” of his dog. Many people feel very strongly that their pets are part of the family. Therefore, it makes sense that during a divorce, feelings about…
Considering Your Special Needs Child In Your Divorce Case
CONSIDERING YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD IN YOUR DIVORCE CASE Are you a parent with a special needs child? Are you and your spouse or partner separating? Parents of children with special needs face unique challenges when separating or divorcing. Divorce can be a time of stress for a lot of parents. When a special needs…
What Do I Need To Know About a Military Divorce
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A MILITARY DIVORCE? The first thing you need to know about a military divorce is that it is very different from a civilian divorce. If you and / or your spouse are an activity military member or retired from the military, you need an experienced military divorce attorney…
Child Custody-What To Do When You Have Been Accused Of Child Sexual Abuse?
CHILD CUSTODY – WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN ACCUSED OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE? An allegation of child sexual abuse, even a false one, will change your life. This is particularly true in a child custody case. Your character will be called into question and you will sense tension between you and your friends,…
Unemployment Compensation: What the Employer Needs to Consider Before Terminating an Employee
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION: WHAT THE EMPLOYER NEEDS TO CONSIDER BEFORE TERMINATING AN EMPLOYEE Are you an employer who is considering terminating an employee? Before you terminate an employee, you should carefully consider the legal consequences that may arise from doing so. One important question to consider is whether the discharged employee will be entitled to unemployment compensation benefits….
WHAT SHOULD I ASK A DIVORCE LAWYER AT THE FIRST MEETING
WHAT SHOULD I ASK A DIVORCE LAWYER AT THE FIRST MEETING If you are considering a divorce or if your spouse is about to file for divorce, the first thing you should do is meet with a divorce attorney. At the first meeting, consider asking the following important questions: 1. How long have you been…
Winning Your Divorce Case?
WINNING YOUR DIVORCE CASE? Many divorce clients ask me “how do I win my divorce.” The first thing you need to know is that there are no winners in divorce. The next thing you should do is keep the following points in mind and revisit this list regularly to remind yourself: 1. No matter how…
Relocation in Child Custody Cases
RELOCATION IN CHILD CUSTODY CASES Are you a parent who has been offered a job in a different state? Have you learned that the parent of your child may be moving out of the area? Relocation is tough on children. These cases are also extremely difficult for judges to decide. If you are considering relocating…
Stepparent Adoption in Pennsylvania
STEPPARENT ADOPTION IN PENNSYLVANIA Are you a stepparent residing with your spouse’s child? Are you seeking to become an official parent under the law?. Often times, this situation leads to questions about adoption rights, or making your new family “official” in the eyes of the law. Maybe all members of the family are on board…