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...
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How do courts handle inheritance in a Pennsylvania divorce?
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...
Unmarried parents and child custody
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...
3 reasons you might change your child custody agreement
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...
Incarceration and other reasons to modify a child support order
If you owe child support, there are various reasons why you may have to modify your child support order. If you have recently experienced significant changes in your life that impact your finances and your ability to make child support payments on time, you could have...
What are some unique aspects of a gray divorce?
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...
Can you move away if you share custody of your child?
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...
Looking at the penalties for failing to pay alimony
When it comes to the divorce process, you need to think about a number of financial topics. From child support to the division of marital property, divorce could impact your finances in various ways. Some people have to pay alimony after ending their marriage, and you...
Are divorce records public?
Divorce can expose personal information to public view, but the court may agree to seal parts of the record. Divorce records appear in three forms, which are public to varying degrees. Divorce certificate, decree, and court record The vital records offices of...
Why prenups are crucial for previously married couples
When you married the first time, you were young and had few assets, so a prenup may not have been a consideration. Now that you are older and preparing to marry for the second time, you may feel that the reasons to have a prenuptial agreement are a great deal more...