A parent in Pennsylvania cannot relocate with a child under a custody order by simply announcing the move. State law requires formal written notice, specific content and strict timing and those rules can affect whether the relocation goes forward. The notice must...
When you are creating a parenting-time schedule after separation, you may assume that keeping your children on the same schedule will make things easier and feel fairer. But children within the same family can have very different needs, routines and relationships with...
A high-asset divorce can feel overwhelming when your spouse handled most of the money during the marriage. You may know about the family home and shared accounts, but you may not know the full picture. Businesses, investments, retirement funds and real estate can make...
Creating a holiday schedule can feel challenging when you and the other parent both want to share meaningful traditions with your child. Thanksgiving, winter break and summer vacations can create conflicts with the regular parenting schedule. A clear plan helps you...
When couples with significant assets go through a divorce in Pennsylvania, trust structures often become a focal point of property division discussions. Whether a trust was created by a family member to preserve generational wealth or established during the marriage...
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...
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