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There is no denying that divorce has been on many Americans’ minds since the onset of COVID-19. Being forced to stay in close quarters when you and your current partner may feel like emotionally you are miles apart can be draining on anyone. But before you pull the plug on your marriage, there are some […]

The number of people seeking divorce nationwide was 34 percent higher from March through June compared to 2019, according to recent data. Couples admit that stress, unemployment, finances, death, illness, homeschooling, and mental illnesses have all contributed to the fractures in marital relationships. While some have sought divorce already, others may wonder what options they […]

In mid-September, Senate Bill 1170 passed, amending the Judicial Code that permits expert witnesses to testify in court cases involving domestic violence and human trafficking in order to provide insight into the crime and how it impacts victims’ behavior following the crime. Previous code only permitted expert witnesses to testify in cases of sexual violence […]

Twelve-year-old Max Schollenberger from Lebanon County was reported dead after suffering horrific abuse at the hands of his father and stepmother. Representative Frank Ryan of Lebanon told Local 21 News that, “I can’t imagine what this young boy has gone through his entire life,” after authorities had discovered Schollenberger’s lifeless body, covered in human waste, […]

Parts of Pennsylvania faced stay-at-home orders under Governor Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 mandates from mid-March through June, leaving many of the most vulnerable in the Keystone State to endure fear and abuse. During the months-long orders, many survivors of abuse did not have the means to report violence as social services across the state saw a […]

In 2018, the U.S. Coast Guard found that more than 100 of the 633 boating fatalities across the country were alcohol-related, and impairment was the leading contributor to deaths. In Pennsylvania, statistics were similar, with 3 out of 14 of boating-related fatalities being alcohol or drug impairment-related. With the 2020 Labor Day holiday weekend days […]

The more than 120,000 public school teachers in Pennsylvania are preparing for a return to the classroom, which will be a bit different in the COVID-19 era. However, many are concerned that in-person instruction can lead to health complications not just for the students, but teachers and staff as well. Studies suggest children are faring […]

When we talk about divorce, we often focus on the financial and emotional ramifications it has on the separating couple. However, one of the biggest victims in a divorce are children who are involved. While we discuss the importance of child custody plans and support payments, knowing the emotional toll a divorce can have on […]

Divorce can be complicated and heartbreaking. With so much in jeopardy including marital assets, child custody, support payments, and more, you know you need a trusted attorney to get you through this troubling time. But how do you choose a divorce attorney? Follow these seven steps to find a divorce attorney that not only works […]

Divorce is expensive. But being stuck in a marriage or abusive relationship is much more damaging. While the outright costs of divorce may have you to believe you should stick it out, there are ways you can navigate a Pennsylvania divorce. If you have questions about the expenses of divorce, Attorney Craig Kalinoski is here […]