2022 Articles
Can I keep the kids away from my abusive ex?
Domestic abuse is all-too-common in Pennsylvania, and sometimes it’s the impetus for one spouse to seek a divorce or to leave a relationship. Certainly, no one should have to stay in an abusive relationship. However, it’s important to understand that...
Developing the divorce negotiation strategy that you need
The divorce process is often fraught with emotional and legal challenges. The outcomes of your child custody and property division disputes can affect what your life looks like for years to come, and it may negatively impact your relationship with...
Do I need a specific reason to get a divorce in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvanians who are experiencing marital problems and are considering divorce are frequently unsure about the entire process. Before even getting to issues like child custody, property division, alimony and child support, many are completely unaware of how to begin the...
Six ways to build your co-parenting relationship
You might breathe a sigh of relief once your child custody is hashed out, whether through negotiation or litigation. But the truth of the matter is that custody issues can linger well after your initial dispute is settled. And your...
Can children choose the parent they will live with?
As children grow older, they mature and have more opinions about what they want to do. However, parents still have legal authority over them until they turn 18 years old. This means that parents have the final say on decisions...
How do courts decide which parent should have custody?
Parents in Pennsylvania need to make many different decisions for their children. They need to make decisions about what schools they will go to, make medical decisions for them, decide what food they will eat, what activities they will be...
Addressing the best interest factors in a child custody case
Is your child custody dispute keeping you up at night? It’s understandable if it is. The outcome of your custody battle can define your relationship with your child for a long time to come. You may even be worried about...
Can I modify my child custody order?
Life is always changing and this is no less true for divorced couples and their children following the divorce and a child custody order. If you are wondering about modifying a child custody order, you should know how one is...
Don’t forget to revise these documents after divorce
Even if the divorce process is a stressful, overwhelming event, the divorcing couple often focuses on the possibility of an exciting, independent future awaiting them at the finish line. While navigating negotiations centering on property division, debt responsibility, support and...
Couples who divorce divide marital assets
Couples filing for divorce in Pennsylvania must resolve many issues, but the division of marital assets is often the most contentious part of the divorce. Various factors go into this, including emotional attachment to certain assets attained during the marriage,...
What is the point of having a postnuptial agreement?
Most people would agree that marriage takes effort, and even when one or both spouses go into it with the best of intentions, things do not always work out for the best. The problem with ending it, however, is that...