When couples divorce, one of their primary concerns is splitting parenting time so both parties can spend time with their children. Even if the marriage is over, a co-parenting relationship needs to exist. Studies have shown that children benefit when both parents are...
If you are getting divorced, one of your goals may be to ensure that you get to keep the family home. You may even be willing to give up other assets, like savings accounts or retirement accounts. Perhaps you just don’t want the hassle of moving after the divorce, or...
The legal principle known as "equitable distribution" refers to a fair allocation of assets and property accumulated during a marriage. Because Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state, a judge employs this standard when determining how to divide assets in a...
The end of your marriage is going to change many different aspects of your life, including where you live, how often you see your children and more. These changes can be overwhelming, and it is often daunting just to go through the divorce process and make decisions...
When a spouse or partner finally decides to leave their abuser, that’s often when they’re most at risk of serious harm or death. That’s why protection from abuse (PFA) orders and other steps are crucial to helping them stay safe. Currently, however, PFA orders aren’t...
In recent years, gray divorce has been trending upward and been occurring more often. Generally speaking, a gray divorce is one where the individuals are 50 years old and older. The divorce rate for younger age groups is going down, in contrast with the rate for gray...
Telling your children you are about to divorce may be one of the most difficult conversations you will ever have. At least in the days leading up to it when you worry about what to say. While it will never be easy for the kids to hear, remember that they may have...
Parents are typically given the opportunity to continue raising their children after a divorce. Parents may work together to make a child custody agreement or the court may assign a custody order. Custody agreements and orders determine what kind of legal and physical...
Once the Pennsylvania family courts approve a custody order, they generally expect parents to follow it. However, sometimes a review and update of a custody order are necessary. When major family changes occur, it may be necessary to update the custody order to better...
When parents share custody of their children, they often focus on arrangements for sharing time with the children. Those who negotiate a workable and thorough schedule will have an easier time adjusting to their new arrangements. Inevitably, those co-parenting in...