Despite movement toward equality for men and women in the workplace and other areas, many married couples have little balance when it comes to finances. One spouse may depend on the income of the other. This may be by choice, such as when a parent stays home to raise...
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Pennsylvania parents who are working out the details of child custody and parenting time know the best interests of the child is always the deciding factor. Nevertheless, parents cannot overlook their own schedules and obligations. One detail parents may neglect when...
Relocating may not be in a child’s best interests
Many issues in a separation can have middle grounds that allow for negotiation and cooperation. When it comes to relocating with a child, there often is not much room for negotiation. Child relocation is when a custodial parent moves out of Pennsylvania or to another...
5 common reasons for post-divorce custody modifications
Some parents who split up are able to work out a reasonable parenting plan that functions well for years in the future and which the court readily approves. Others rely on a judge’s order, which often does not consider the many unique needs of a family. However, even...
Protection orders are part of a safety plan for abuse victims
While there may be many reasons to live in fear these days, one cause of fear should not be the violent tendencies of a member of one’s own household. Unfortunately, many in Pennsylvania live in fear that a spouse, partner or other member of the household or family...
High-asset divorce for real estate investors
Whether one accumulates assets before or during a marriage, protecting those assets during a divorce often becomes a high priority. While assets such as money may be relatively easy to divide during a divorce, other assets, like real estate, are much more complex and...
The rights and responsibilities of noncustodial parents
As much as family law courts want to provide children with a balanced amount of time between parents after they separate, it is not always possible. Whether because of work schedules, proximity, living situations or other factors, it is common for one Pennsylvania...
If your spouse wants to split, it’s time to protect yourself
At the start of a new year, it is not unusual for unhappy spouses to decide on a fresh start and file for divorce. If your spouse has announced his or her intention to take this step, you can assume he or she has already been thinking about it and perhaps making...
Does your child support payment still cover your expenses?
Raising a child without a spouse or partner can be difficult for several reasons. One of the most tangible challenges is affording the things the child needs on a daily basis and for the long term. Fortunately, a solid divorce order or settlement will include child...
Protection from abuse orders used as revenge
Emotions are often high during a divorce. Many in Pennsylvania find themselves on the defense when an angry, embittered spouse seeks revenge for the breakup. In many cases, these acts of revenge get sorted out by the courts or law enforcement, but this is not always...
