When going through divorce, it is natural to turn toward outside sources in order to gain advice on what to do. However, people have plenty of differing opinions on everything from how to handle the divorce itself to child custody matters. Many people may champion...
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Understanding child support modification
When courts make child custody decisions, they also determine how much child support, if any, one parent must pay the other. This support order remains in effect until the child turns 18 or emancipates. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child...
How the courts decide child custody
Making a decision regarding child custody is often the hardest part of going through a divorce. Rather than considering the needs of the child, the parents often focus on their own wishes. According to FindLaw, parents can come up with their own custody agreement....
License suspension and back child support in Pennsylvania
It is pivotal to understand the different penalties that you could face if you fall behind on child support, whether you currently owe support or find yourself in the middle of a divorce and expect to take on these obligations soon. In Pennsylvania, parents who do not...
Looking at alimony pendente lite
Whether you expect to owe alimony or receive these payments, it is pivotal to familiarize yourself with various legal issues related to spousal support during your divorce. In fact, some people have to pay alimony before the divorce becomes finalized, which the courts...
Previously married? Share your experience when discussing prenups
Signing a prenuptial agreement is a way for both spouses in a marriage to safeguard what matters most to them personally. Many people view prenups as signs of imminent divorce, but you can view the matter from a different perspective as a previously married...