Family Law

Prenups are common contractual relationships between those seeking to get married. Prenuptial agreements outline the separation of assets and the amount of support an individual receives if the couple separates through a divorce or if one spouse dies. Under...

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...

When divorce is inevitable, most couples want to get through the legal process as quickly as possible. Going in with a game plan can expedite the proceedings, but points of contention can extend the process greatly. Depending on your situation, a divorce can take...

Property division is often a point of contention and confusion during a divorce. Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state, meaning that courts base asset distribution on equity rather than equality. Essentially, judges try to determine what is fair rather than...

U.S. society is more tolerant of relationships outside of marriage than in the past. In the modern era, it is more and more common to see children born out of wedlock. In fact, according to Child Trends, in 2016 approximately 40% of births fell into this category. It...

Your custody agreement outlines which parent is the primary caretaker of your child following a divorce. It also describes a visitation schedule and other parenting provisions. There is a possibility that circumstances can change for your child, your ex-spouse or...

When two older people plan to end their marriage, the resulting divorce is commonly known as gray divorce. Going through a divorce later in life may seem intimidating at first, but knowing more about the unique differences between you and younger couples can help you...

Whether you want to move across the county or to another state, you must consider the impact on the child and the other guardians. A move that makes it difficult for the non-relocating parent to participate in their share of the parental responsibilities requires...