Under Pennsylvania law, a judge might order a person to leave the family home as part of a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order. This is also known as exclusive possession of the residence. Its purpose is to provide immediate protection while the case proceeds through...
Severe weather can disrupt parenting time with little warning. Including a few clear provisions in your parenting plan can help both parents know what to do when travel becomes unsafe or schedules suddenly change. Here are several factors to address before bad weather...
When couples divorce in Pennsylvania, many often underestimate the complexity of their marital estate. As an equitable distribution state, Pennsylvania courts generally divide property based on what is fair, and it is not always an even split. While some assets are...
You worked hard to build your career. Now, you face the complexities of a Pennsylvania divorce. For many high-earning professionals like physicians, engineers and executives financial security goes beyond bank accounts. It often rests on deferred compensation plans,...
If you have decided to end your marriage, you’ll need to inform your spouse - that’s if you haven’t already reached this conclusion together. There is no one right way to do this, and no guarantee it will be easy or go well. There are, however, things you can consider...
After a separation, choosing where your child learns can carry more weight than a simple enrollment form. In Pennsylvania, the answer often depends on who has legal custody and what your current custody order says. Legal custody controls education choices While...
Ending a marriage often raises difficult financial questions. One major concern is what happens to property and other assets accumulated during the relationship. If you are preparing for divorce and want to understand your financial position, learning how courts...
A tax refund is often a critical resource during a divorce. But before either spouse spends it, you need to know whether the money belongs to one person or the marital estate. In Pennsylvania, a refund tied to income earned before final separation generally becomes...
As a small business owner and a parent, time is your most valuable resource. In Pennsylvania, custody standards can make it difficult to support both your professional goals and your life at home. By being more strategic with your coparenting plan, you can manage this...
Disagreements over doctors and treatments can make medical decisions stressful for co-parents. Under Pennsylvania law, legal custody grants the right to make major decisions regarding a child’s health. If you share legal custody, a well-defined parenting plan is...
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