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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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...
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...
Child custody, visitation and co-parenting after divorce
A common source of disagreement for divorced parents in Pennsylvania is child custody and visitation. This is true whether the marriage was short-term or long-term. Children and related issues make divorce difficult, but it is useful to avoid acrimony with...
How a postnuptial agreement benefits a struggling marriage
When a married couple encounters a rough patch in their marriage, they may feel like the only options to resolve their issues are couples therapy or divorce proceedings. However, there is a third option that falls neatly between the two. Postnuptial agreements can...
How to avoid financial regrets after divorce
Going through a divorce can be an expensive process. A report from Fidelity Investments shows that it usually takes about five years for a person to recover from this financial blow. Pennsylvania residents may be interested in some preventative measures they can take...
What should your Pennsylvania parenting plan include?
Unless there's a dangerous situation in your family, such as neglect, addiction or abuse, it is highly unlikely that the Pennsylvania courts will choose to award sole custody to one parent over the other in a divorce. Instead, as the courts want to focus on the best...
New year, new relationship status
For some Pennsylvania residents, the new year might mean a new relationship status from married to divorced as divorce filings increase at the beginning of the new year. While the overall divorce rate dropped by 8% from 2007 to 2017, the trend of increased divorce...
What are the different kinds of child custody in Pennsylvania?
Family law in Pennsylvania is more complex than many people realize. For example, quite a few people, even those who have actually been through a divorce or who witnessed the divorce of their parents, may not really understand the different kinds of child custody. The...
Planning for the financial aspects of divorce
When people in Pennsylvania decide to divorce, they may struggle with the complicated emotional, legal and financial aspects of the end of a marriage. While divorce rates have declined from around half of all marriages to around 39%, separating can be financially...