Having to split time with your children as a result of a divorce can be painful. Often, parents experience considerable fear with sharing custody, particularly parents who do not trust the other parent. One of the biggest concerns people can have in this situation is...
Family Law
Unemployment and other factors that can affect child support
Millions of Americans have lost their jobs and applied for unemployment benefits in recent weeks. And while job loss for anyone can be devastating, parents who must make regular child support payments can face additional challenges in this and similar situations. A...
Tips for discussing a prenup before remarrying
People often do things a little differently the second time they get married. They may have a smaller wedding, for instance, or decide to elope. People who are remarrying might approach marriage itself differently the second time around, as well. One thing many people...
Family law: a much-referenced term, but what does it mean?
The scope of so-called “family law” in Pennsylvania and nationally is well revealed by one online overview’s depiction of the subject as “a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships.” We provide practiced and tailored representation at...
Do grandparents have unfettered visitation rights in Pennsylvania?
The bonds that generally exist between parents and their children are instantly conceived, immeasurably deep and enduring throughout life. The same is often true concerning the relationship between a child and his or her grandparents. Millions of children’s lives are...
Collaborative law is now part of Pennsylvania divorce law
It is easy to feel like life is ending when it is time to seek a divorce. In some ways, life is ending; two people are looking to start plotting their own, separate paths. But the process does not have to make a mess of a caring relationship. Even spouses who no...
Is a mediated divorce right for you?
Many couples who choose to end their marriage want to do so as amicably as possible -- particularly if they are going to continue to be in each other's lives as co-parents or perhaps as business partners. They want to settle property division, support and child...
Who can apply for child custody in Pennsylvania and how?
Even if divorcing parents are still on good terms, the right choices for child custody are hard to make. When parents finally agree on a custody arrangement, a court or mediator may have them start over to consider the children's wishes. One thing is certain: People...
Why spouses wait until the holidays are over to divorce
While the Christmas season is often labeled as "The most wonderful time of the year," it can be anything but for married couples that are struggling with their relationship. Thousands of workers get several days off and get the chance to spend it with their loved...
How can child custody disputes become less contentious?
No one gets married thinking about the possibility of having to fight with a spouse over more than interior decoration or control of the television. But if a separation leads to divorce, spouses may find themselves doing little other than fighting. This is bad news...