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Abuse in marriage is not always physical. It can also be emotional and/or psychological, which includes gaslighting. Gaslighting occurs when your spouse uses lies and misinformation to manipulate. As explained by Psychology Today, this leads to a power differential in...
A divorce is not something that couples truly believe will happen, and so when it does, the fallout may feel unbearable. When you have children in common, the emotional turmoil is higher for everyone in the household. Divorce with children may result in fighting over...
Pennsylvania laws on child custody can be confusing to you because the terms are similar to those used in much of the rest of the country. For example, according to the Pennsylvania Code, the term "custody" is an inclusive one that includes different categories. The...
Past posts on this blog detailed the role of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order in dividing up your 401(k) in your divorce. Yet the fact that your 401(k) is subject to property division does not change the fact that losing any portion of it may dramatically impact...
In some cases, a person can seek annulment of a marriage rather than a divorce, which declares the union completely void rather than ended. Pennsylvania law establishes the circumstances in which the state allows an annulment. Review the process of requesting an...
Parents may realize that their child support order no longer matches their current circumstances. In this situation, they can ask for a modification. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, parents can modify a child support order when their...
If you are thinking about divorce, you have probably wondered about whether you should try to stay in the family home. This decision can have significant financial implications for both spouses. Ask yourself these questions when deciding what to do with the home you...
After your divorce, changes in your life could lead you to a situation where your spousal support payments are making it financially difficult for you. If this happens, you can request a modification from the court. The Pennsylvania General Assembly explains that to...
When people get divorced in Pennsylvania, their future may look quite different than they originally envisioned. Their efforts to plan for their well-being and success may require some modification to maintain their goals and ambitions. Estate planning is one area...
For many couples, their joint retirement savings may include multiple accounts or types of investments. When a couple gets a divorce, dividing these assets may raise many issues. Even when retirement savings must be split between two spouses, how this occurs may play...
