PART II – “I’m in Court, but where is the Judge?”
You’re sitting in a busy waiting room of what is generally known as Domestic Relations waiting or your name to be called. You expect to see a judge…but you will not…
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The Who, What, Where, Why & When of Family Law Court
MFDD attorneys have helped clients with divorce, custody, support, and alimony related matters throughout Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley…The Who, What, Where, Why & When of Family Law Court
Shareholders Attend Miracle League Event
Shareholders Barry Mosebach, Bill Dayton, and Kristie Beitler attended the Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley Cocktail Party on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Mosebach, Funt, Dayton & Duckworth, P.C. is a long-time supporter of the Miracle League, which provides children and young adults with special needs the opportunity to participate in Miracle League Baseball on […]
The Expanding Rights of Grandparents
What is relatively new to Pennsylvania child custody law is the concept that grandparents who have not assumed a parenting role or performed parental duties are now permitted to petition for physical and legal custody of their grandchild under certain situations.
Pennsylvania Child Support
DUTY OF CHILD SUPPORT Pennsylvania law typically requires the parents of a son or daughter to provide support to their child at least until he or she is 18 years old and graduates from high school. The law presumes that parents living together are financially supporting their children. But what happens when the parents are […]
MFDD Attends Law Day Luncheon
MFDD was proud to participate in the May 1, 2014 Law Day Luncheon held at the Bar Association of Lehigh County. Five members of the firm were in attendance (L-R Hal Funt, Debbie Galm, Jenal Hettler, and Tim Duckworth, Jr. – John Hacker not shown). The event focused on the fundamental need of the United […]
Harold J. Funt joins Bethlehem Rotary
Harold J. Funt, Esquire has recently become a member of the Bethlehem Rotary Club. He looks forward to participating in community service projects and events.
Divorce, Marital Property and Equitable Distribution
In a Pennsylvania divorce, either the court orders or the spouses agree to divide all marital property equitably. An “equitable division of marital property” does not necessarily require an equal 50%/50% division. How marital property is divided depends on the specific facts and circumstances of each particular case. How MFDD Can Help You Survive Divorce […]