Divorce is a difficult time for anyone involved, especially children and teenagers. They struggle the most because they are not the ones choosing the divorce, and changes can be challenging for kids to process and accept. If you recognize that your teenager is showing...
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Co-parenting plans help establish order for Pennsylvania parents and their children during and after a divorce. While a family court judge has the final say on co-parenting plans, the parents must take steps to follow through on the arrangement. Situations that could...
Divorce and the family home
When a couple in Pennsylvania decides to end their marriage, they must make difficult decisions such as child custody and division of property. Often, a major asset that couples need to decide on is the family home. Several options are available to couples regarding...
How marital assets are divided in a Pennsylvania divorce
When divorcing couples in Pennsylvania are unable to resolve the issue of property division through negotiation, the family law judges tasked with resolving the matter base their decisions on the equitable distribution principle. This means that they strive to find a...
Fact or fiction: debunking child custody myths
In these digital days, many folks confidently spread misinformation. But when it comes to child custody and a Pennsylvania divorce, rules apply. To that end, let's debunk three family law myths that regularly bounce around social media. Kids wishes aren’t considered...
Gray divorce continues to increase
Divorce among older people in Pennsylvania is becoming more and more common. In fact, retirement age divorce has increased so much in recent years that it is being called “gray divorce” by researchers. The increase is happening at the same time that divorce among...
How do courts divide up military pensions during a divorce?
If you have served in any branch of the Armed Forces for the requisite number of years, you have earned the security of a military pension. That pension is the result of years of hard work, discipline and dedication. If you have an impending divorce, you may be...
Can fathers gain an edge for shared custody?
Fathers and mothers have equal legal rights to custody during the divorce process in Pennsylvania. Until the judge makes a ruling for the custody, both parents have the right to determine where their children reside and any other issues that might crop up. Encouraging...
Which assets will I get to keep after my divorce is final?
You might feel like all your assets are up in the air as you go through a divorce. But finding out how they will be divvyed up in court may give you peace of mind. The divorce property division process in Pennsylvania is based on an equitable distribution model. Which...