{"id":5601,"date":"2022-08-25T14:49:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T14:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.pondlehocky.com\/areas-de-practica\/derecho-de-familia\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T20:08:27","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T20:08:27","slug":"derecho-de-familia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/old.pondlehocky.com\/es\/areas-de-practica\/derecho-de-familia\/","title":{"rendered":"Derecho de familia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u00bb1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=\u00bbon|phone\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_image=\u00bbhttps:\/\/old.pondlehocky.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/practice-areas-bg.jpg\u00bb background_position=\u00bbtop_center\u00bb min_height=\u00bb325px\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb0px||0px||false|false\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb100px||0px||false|false\u00bb custom_padding_tablet=\u00bb100px||0px||false|false\u00bb custom_padding_phone=\u00bb50px||||false|false\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ][et_pb_text module_class=\u00bbbreadcrumb\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb text_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#4295C9&#8243; link_text_color=\u00bb#EAAB42&#8243; link_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb link_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#EAAB42&#8243; header_2_font_size=\u00bb18px\u00bb header_2_letter_spacing=\u00bb6px\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||-3px|||\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb link_text_color__hover=\u00bb#FFFFFF\u00bb link_text_color__hover_enabled=\u00bbon|desktop\u00bb ]<a href=\"\/practice-areas\/\">Practice Areas<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=\u00bbcontent\u00bb _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb link_text_color=\u00bb#4295C9&#8243; header_text_color=\u00bb#FFFFFF\u00bb header_font_size=\u00bb72px\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb|29px||||\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb header_text_shadow_style=\u00bbpreset1&#8243; header_text_shadow_vertical_length=\u00bb0.08em\u00bb header_text_shadow_color=\u00bbrgba(18,40,76,0.15)\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb link_text_color__hover=\u00bb#EAAB42&#8243; link_text_color__hover_enabled=\u00bbon|hover\u00bb ]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00bb1&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb||60px|||\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ][et_pb_row column_structure=\u00bb2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb||0px|||\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ][et_pb_column type=\u00bb2_3&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb5%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb header_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#12284C\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_2_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_3_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_3_font_size=\u00bb21px\u00bb header_3_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_4_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_4_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_4_letter_spacing=\u00bb7px\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||40px||false|false\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ]<\/p>\n<p>Family matters are a delicate and complex area of the law. An experienced and impartial family lawyer can help family members resolve the various issues which can arise in a manner that produces the best possible outcome for all involved.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=\u00bb#F2F2F2&#8243; divider_weight=\u00bb2px\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||10px||false|false\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text module_class=\u00bbsubhead\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb header_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#12284C\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_2_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_3_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_3_font_size=\u00bb21px\u00bb header_3_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_4_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_4_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_4_letter_spacing=\u00bb7px\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||1px|||\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ]<\/p>\n<h2>Family Law Issues<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; 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Pennsylvania permits parties to file for either fault or no-fault divorce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Property Division<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The grounds for divorce are not relevant to who receives what property when it is divided between the parties. 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In Pennsylvania, either spouse can request alimony payments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When deciding which spouse should pay alimony and in what amount, courts generally consider each spouse\u2019s:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Income and Earning Ability<\/li>\n<li>Liabilities and Assets<\/li>\n<li>Mental, Physical, and Emotional State<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Courts will also likely give deference to a spouse who did not work but supported the educational goals and career advancement of their partner.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=\u00bb#F2F2F2&#8243; divider_weight=\u00bb2px\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||10px||false|false\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text module_class=\u00bbsubhead\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb header_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#12284C\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_2_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_3_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_3_font_size=\u00bb21px\u00bb header_3_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_4_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_4_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_4_letter_spacing=\u00bb7px\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||1px|||\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ]<\/p>\n<h2>Child Custody<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb header_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#12284C\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_2_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_3_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_3_font_size=\u00bb21px\u00bb header_3_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_4_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_4_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_4_letter_spacing=\u00bb7px\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||20px||false|false\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ]<\/p>\n<p>If parents are unable to come to an agreement outside of court as to the care of their children, a family court will enforce a custody agreement. 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Every state has different guidelines for determining appropriate child support payments, but they primarily consider the income of the parents and the number of children. Secondary factors may include the age of the children, standards of living, and special needs. 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In Pennsylvania, domestic abuse is defined as abuse directed at family members, former partners, parents, grandparents, children, siblings, and other relatives and domestic partners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Domestic Violence<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical abuse (e.g., hitting, kicking, choking)<\/li>\n<li>Destruction of property<\/li>\n<li>Mistreatment of pets<\/li>\n<li>Harassing language (e.g., slurs, threats, repeated and unwanted contact via phone, computer, or other means)<\/li>\n<li>Sexual assault<\/li>\n<li>False imprisonment and other restrictions of movement or contact with others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A family lawyer can help individuals apply for and receive a restraining order such as a protection from abuse order (PFA), a court order that limits the rights of the abuser to come within a certain distance or make contact for a period of up to three years. At the same token, sometimes PFAs are wrongly filed, and a family lawyer can help get the order lifted.<\/p>\n<p>These types of protective orders vary by state. For example, to file for a PFA in Pennsylvania, there must be some relationship between the parties, but they do not have to be living in the same domicile or engaged in a romantic relationship. Former partners can still commit domestic abuse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In addition to a protective order, the victim of domestic abuse can potentially win exclusive access to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The family home<\/li>\n<li>Jointly owned property (e.g., bank accounts, stocks)<\/li>\n<li>Custody of shared children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=\u00bb#F2F2F2&#8243; divider_weight=\u00bb2px\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||10px||false|false\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text module_class=\u00bbsubhead\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb header_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#12284C\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_2_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_3_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_3_font_size=\u00bb21px\u00bb header_3_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_4_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_4_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_4_letter_spacing=\u00bb7px\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||1px|||\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ]<\/p>\n<h2>Adoption<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb header_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#12284C\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_2_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_3_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_3_font_size=\u00bb21px\u00bb header_3_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_4_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_4_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_4_letter_spacing=\u00bb7px\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||20px||false|false\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ]<\/p>\n<p>Family lawyers are an essential guide in the complicated, lengthy, and potentially expensive process of filing for adoption, which is the act of legally taking responsibility for another person. In many states, including Pennsylvania, age is not a restriction to adoption; both children and legal adults can be adopted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open Adoption<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The child is permitted to stay in contact with their birth parents<\/li>\n<li>The birth parents must consent to the adoption and sign the adoption agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Closed Adoption<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The birth parents do not consent to be contacted by the child after the adoption is complete<\/li>\n<li>The adopting parents can access certain medical records from the birth parents (e.g., information regarding inheritable medical issues)<\/li>\n<li>The consent of the birth parents for the adoption is preferred, but it may be waived in cases where the child is forcibly removed from their custody<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=\u00bb#F2F2F2&#8243; divider_weight=\u00bb2px\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||10px||false|false\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text module_class=\u00bbsubhead\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb header_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#12284C\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_2_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_3_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_3_font_size=\u00bb21px\u00bb header_3_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_4_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_4_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_4_letter_spacing=\u00bb7px\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||1px|||\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ]<\/p>\n<h2>Reproductive Rights<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb header_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#12284C\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_2_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_3_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_3_font_size=\u00bb21px\u00bb header_3_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_4_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_4_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_4_letter_spacing=\u00bb7px\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||20px||false|false\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ]<\/p>\n<p>Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), such as fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and sperm and egg donation or surrogacy, are increasingly common. These advancements have created new opportunities for individuals to expand their families but also new legal complications. Determining who is the legally recognized parent of a child conceived using ART is less clear than in traditional childbirth.<\/p>\n<p>However, in most states, including Pennsylvania, contracts governing sperm and egg donation and surrogacy are legally enforceable. 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However, in rare circumstances, minors under the age of 18 can ask for and receive emancipation from their parents, which means they are granted limited status as adults and are no longer under the care and control of their parents.<\/p>\n<p>About half of U.S. states have specific statutes governing emancipation of a minor, but even in states which don\u2019t, such as Pennsylvania, courts are still empowered to accept a request for emancipation if there is evidence that doing so would be in the best interests of the minor child.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In reviewing requests for emancipation, courts consider whether the child has:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A place to live outside their parent\u2019s home<\/li>\n<li>The ability to support themselves financially<\/li>\n<li>The capacity to manage their own affairs independently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Parents have a right to be notified if their child files for emancipation and to be heard by the court presiding over the matter if they wish to.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=\u00bb#F2F2F2&#8243; divider_weight=\u00bb2px\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||10px||false|false\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text module_class=\u00bbsubhead\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb header_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#12284C\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_2_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_3_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_3_font_size=\u00bb21px\u00bb header_3_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_4_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_4_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_4_letter_spacing=\u00bb7px\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||1px|||\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ]<\/p>\n<h2>Get the Help and Guidance You Need to Protect Yourself and Your Family<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb header_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#12284C\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_2_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_3_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_3_font_size=\u00bb21px\u00bb header_3_letter_spacing=\u00bb5px\u00bb header_4_font=\u00bb|||on|||||\u00bb header_4_font_size=\u00bb22px\u00bb header_4_letter_spacing=\u00bb7px\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||20px||false|false\u00bb animation_style=\u00bbslide\u00bb animation_direction=\u00bbbottom\u00bb animation_duration=\u00bb850ms\u00bb animation_intensity_slide=\u00bb10%\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb ]<\/p>\n<p>An experienced and compassionate family law expert will thoroughly explain your rights, negotiate on your behalf, prepare contracts and other legal documents, and represent you in court if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb link_text_color=\u00bb#4295C9&#8243; header_2_font_size=\u00bb30px\u00bb header_2_line_height=\u00bb1.2em\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb link_text_color__hover_enabled=\u00bbon|desktop\u00bb link_text_color__hover=\u00bb#EAAB42&#8243; ]<\/p>\n<h2>If you need to speak with an experienced family lawyer, Pond Lehocky Giordano offers a completely free and confidential consultation. 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