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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

Appointments also available in Cranberry Twp., Robinson Twp., South Hills & Washington

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

Same Sex Couple Laws

Assisted Reproduction Cases & Surrogacy



Family Law FAQs
Family Law FAQs

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

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

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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