Life brings many changes, and this is especially true when it comes to children. As they get older, there may be a lot of things that become different. They may feel different, or situations may change. Some of these things may become issues that impact an existing...
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What are the types of child custody in Pennsylvania?
Child custody arrangements should promote the interests of families. In Pennsylvania, family courts have multiple options when creating child custody orders. You should learn about the different physical and legal custody arrangements for your family if you are a...
What makes gray divorce complicated?
While most people do not imagine divorcing after a long marriage, it does happen. As you go through different phases in your life, you may find that you fell out of love with your spouse or you both have different goals. Nowadays, more people seek divorce at 55 years...
What does an effective parenting plan look like?
During divorce proceedings, you and your spouse will need to complete a parenting plan for your minor children. With careful consideration, you should decide how to manage their lives with as little disruption as possible, and the court will determine if it protects...
What are the consequences of not paying alimony?
When the court orders you to pay spousal support in your divorce decree, it is not voluntary. You have a legal obligation to pay according to the terms set by the judge. Pennsylvania law arms judges with options for handling someone who does not abide by an alimony...
5 Myths about divorce
There are a bunch of misconceptions floating around about divorce. Unfortunately, some of these have prevented people from going through the process. Here are some of the biggest myths about divorce and the truth. 1. Only women receive alimony Every family is unique....
Does divorce require splitting a family business?
Pennsylvania's divorce laws generally require dividing your marital assets. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may, however, negotiate a fair division. The process includes splitting a business that either spouse started after your marriage. Forbes reports that a...
3 ways to support your children’s mental health during a divorce
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...
Can a prenup be unenforceable?
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...
4 tips for successful co-parenting
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....