Being in an abusive marriage is a daily guess about what the future may hold. You may be concerned about your safety, but you might also be concerned with how you’ll be able to survive if you walk away. Taking steps to enhance the likelihood of being able to leave...
If you’re a parent who has navigated a divorce in Pennsylvania, it may have taken quite some time for you and your children to come to terms with it and to adapt to a new lifestyle. If you’re like most families, you no doubt experienced both good days and some...
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...
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...
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...
When parents divorce, one of the most important decisions is child custody. Child custody determines what rights and obligations parents have for the care of their children. Some of the decisions may include where children will live, their medical needs, education...
With several factors to consider, it may take a couple of months before a court issues a child custody order. However, urgent situations may warrant an expedited, although temporary, custody order to protect the child’s health and well-being. The most common of these...
Divorce is tricky, and the process can be extra daunting if you end the marriage on a bad note. And in cases like this, it can be difficult to trust your spouse while the divorce is ongoing. You have to protect your rights, including rights over your share of the...
No couple enters a marriage assuming that the union will end at some point in the future. However, divorce is common, and it is always beneficial to consider having protections in place in case the unexpected happens. One way that you can protect yourself and gain...
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