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- 3 ways to support your children’s mental health during a divorce
Oct 21, 2022
Divorce is one of the most traumatic events you can experience, but when your dissolving union involves children created by the marriage, it can affect them almost more profoundly than you or your spouse. Science Direct notes that children with divorced parents have a greater chance of developing a mental illness when compared to those raised inside intact marriages. If you have concerns about how a divorce might affect your kids, you can take a...Read More - Can a prenup be unenforceable?
Oct 15, 2022
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 Pennsylvania law, prenups are binding agreements when it comes to alimony, spousal support and equitable distribution. There are times when the agreements are not binding, particularly in the area of child support. Challenging a prenup There...Read More - 4 tips for successful co-parenting
Oct 10, 2022
Divorcing as a parent typically means co-parenting with your ex-spouse, which means sharing parental duties more or less equally. Research shows that it is usually in children’s interests to maintain a close relationship with both parents following a divorce. Co-parenting helps to facilitate and maintain that relationship. That does not mean that co-parenting is easy. You, your ex and your children all need time to adjust. The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse suggests tips you can follow...Read More - 3 common signs it might be time for divorce
Oct 3, 2022
Weighing whether your marriage is beyond repair or if there is enough in your partnership to try and salvage is mentally draining. You may have been facing a loveless relationship for some time or maybe you are just first noticing signs of significant struggle. Recognizing familiar signs that you should consider divorcing your spouse may help you decide what to do as you move on with the next stage of your life. 1. You prioritize...Read More - Will shared custody work?
Sep 28, 2022
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 shared custody, for example. But do the supposed benefits actually stack up? The benefits of shared custody Talking Parents discuss the benefits of joint or shared custody. Studies done across...Read More - Understanding child support modification
Sep 26, 2022
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 Support Program, there are state guidelines that determine support obligations, and they depend largely on each parent’s income. Certain circumstances allow for a child support modification request. How to petition for a...Read More - How the courts decide child custody
Sep 23, 2022
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. However, if they are unable to agree, the courts will make the decision based on various factors. Basics of child custody In general, the courts presume joint custody if both parents...Read More - License suspension and back child support in Pennsylvania
Sep 23, 2022
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 pay support can face various consequences, from the loss of passport privileges to time behind bars. In addition, you could face the suspension of your driver’s license if...Read More - Looking at alimony pendente lite
Sep 21, 2022
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 refer to as alimony pendente lite. It is important to go over a number of topics related to alimony pendente lite, and you should also focus on other spousal support considerations during...Read More - Previously married? Share your experience when discussing prenups
Sep 15, 2022
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 individual. Before you suddenly place a Pennsylvania premarital agreement before your spouse-to-be, take the time to share some experiences from your previous marriage. This will help your partner understand your concerns...Read More