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...
When a marriage is over, it can impact multiple areas of a person’s life. If you are facing this process, you know that the implications could impact everything from where you live to how often you see your children. This is particularly true if you are older and...
Getting married is usually one of the happiest moments in a person’s life. Often, the couple goes on to live together for many years and achieve their joint goals. Sadly, a significant number of marriages don’t turn out that way and the reasons behind divorce can...
Significant wealth can be a blessing or a burden. While it can make for a comfortable married life, it can also become a complex challenge in a high-asset divorce when emotional disputes come into the mix. As divorcing couples in Pennsylvania deal with equitably...