There are a number of potentially contentious issues that need to be settled during a divorce. In Pennsylvania, marital assets are divided equitably between spouses. This means that the court will consider a number of factors, including the financial situation of each...
Going through a divorce can be complicated. In addition to coming to terms with all the changes, you eventually need to inform your loved ones about your decision. During your conversations, you should be ready for questions. These may include things like, “Are you...
Although more and more are passing on the opportunity to obtain spousal support, rest assured that it remains available to those with a real need. In past eras, spousal support was almost a surety, but in the modern world, courts take more care to ensure it is...
With Memorial Day approaching, the end of the school year can’t be far away. That means that Pennsylvania co-parents must devise a workable summer custody plan for their minor children. If you and your co-parent are recently separated or divorced, this could be the...
Ideally, divorcing parents will work together on a custody plan that suits their family the best -- but what if that isn't possible? If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are fighting over child custody, the court will consider several factors and award custody...
The day when you need to tell your children that your marriage is over is going to be hard. So much so, that many parents put it off longer than they should. While you need to take time to think about what you say, you need to get in before your children find out...
Divorce can negatively impact a couple's relationship, especially if it involves conflicts. While it's possible to live happily without your ex-spouse, at times, they may remain in your life. For instance, if children are involved, or you chose to continue co-owning...
Taking care of your kids after your divorce can be challenging in the beginning. But creating a parenting plan can make your work more manageable. However, such plans differ with cases. While some divorcing parents prefer a basic one and make other decisions with...
Misinformation is a major issue in all aspects of divorce, including child custody. This can cause people to make costly mistakes that can hurt their cases. Child custody decisions are made in the child's best interests, which means each case will be unique, depending...
Divorce can be a challenging process for many people. In 2021, 70,221 marriages and 31,691 divorces and annulments were recorded in Pennsylvania. The chances are the thousands of people who went through divorces had a difficult time. While the challenging reality may...