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Tara L. Hutchinson, Esquire
Grounds for termination of parental rights in Pennsylvania- the basics
Before your spouse can adopt your child in Pennsylvania, you first have to terminate the other parent's parental rights. This step effectively makes the biological parent a legal stranger to your child, and your spouse steps in and takes their place.
Kiss-Cam Chaos: infidelity, assets, and alimony in Pennsylvania
Stories of infidelity and other marital misconduct make for entertaining headlines, but how do they impact divorce and equitable distribution? Pennsylvania considers marital misconduct differently when determining equitable distribution and alimony.
Stepparent adoptions in Pennsylvania: the first steps
Stepparent adoptions are exciting and a wonderful way of bringing your family together. Before you start the process, there are many first steps to take to make sure everything is done correctly. These are questions you can expect to be asked by your attorney when you first talk about adoption.