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...
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Month: October 2020
Can you keep your full 401(k) in your divorce?
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...
What does Pennsylvania law say about annulment?
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...
How to change a child support order
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...
Keeping the family home after divorce
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...