There are two types of child custody that need to be addressed in many divorce cases. First is physical custody, which defines where the child will live and which parent will care for the child at specific times. Next is legal custody, which focuses on how parents...
For children, the festive winter season is a long-awaited break from school. It is a period often characterized by joy, togetherness and indulgence. However, as celebrations wind down, co-parents face the challenge of helping their kids transition back to school. For...
There are three classes of property when it comes to divorce in Pennsylvania: separate property, marital property and commingled assets. Separate property consists of what you owned before the marriage and is not subject to division during divorce. Only marital...
In Pennsylvania, child custody orders are typically determined by the court with the child’s best interests in mind. As circumstances change for the parents and the child, custody agreements may be modified to help ensure that the child is continuing to have the best...
Prenuptial agreements are often portrayed as a sign of mistrust between partners, but that’s far from the truth. Prenuptial agreements are useful legal tools that have practical benefits and safeguard both spouses. Outlined below are some of the key benefits of...
The emotional strain of divorce, combined with the need to maintain a united front for your children, often creates significant stress for many parents. As you establish a new normal for your family, you might struggle to balance your own emotional needs with the...
If you work, you likely depend on that income to run your household. Your income will be crucial if you are divorcing so you probably do not want to upset your employer and lose your job. They can’t fire you because you are divorcing, but they potentially could if...
Child support is often a critical part of divorce proceedings, helping to ensure that children continue to receive financial care from both parents. However, there are situations where a court in Pennsylvania may decide not to award child support. Understanding the...
In most divorce cases where the couple owns a house together, they simply sell that house during property division. Say that you recently filed for divorce. If your house is worth $300,000, you can split it and both you and your ex take $150,000. This makes dividing...
The court’s goal when creating a child custody arrangement is typically to maintain a healthy relationship between children and both of their parents. This may be done by determining a child’s best interests. In short, the "best interests of a child" can include...
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