Are you and your ex locked in a bitter child custody battle? When you're fighting for your right to parent your child, few things will be as vital to win. The following tips may be useful for presenting yourself in the best light possible to the Erie family courts....
It is becoming an increasingly popular trend in both Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States to award joint custody to parents. This is because the courts usually see it as beneficial for a child to have good relationships with both parents. However, there have...
The day that you and your spouse plan to split up is drawing ever closer. You have been looking into your divorce options, and you're interested in mediation. You want to know what advantages it holds over going to court. One huge advantage is that you get to make...
Deciding to pursue a divorce is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Therefore, the process leading up to it is a difficult one. It is sure to change your life, and hopefully for the better. It is important that you are well-prepared for the doubts...
You hope to win custody of your children. If not sole custody, you'd at least prefer joint custody. Your spouse, though, is pushing to get sole custody and would like to cut you out entirely. This can be a worrisome time, but there are things that you can do to...
For many people, getting married again is a tough decision. While you love your new partner, you may still have negative feelings about marriage in general due to your previous divorce. A prolonged, bitter divorce can turn many people off from marriage entirely. At a...
Deciding on child custody cases can be a complex process; however, there is one clear standard that all judges abide to. This is that all child custody cases must rule in the best interests of the child in question. Therefore, there are a great deal of investigative...
For divorcing parents, a primary concern may be the cost of child support. In Pennsylvania, child support is a source of income for many families. Over half a million children are recorded on the state’s child support caseload records and in the 2014 fiscal year, the...
Families deciding to adopt children is becoming a more common choice. Many parents believe that adopting is a wonderful thing to do for society and a meaningful experience in itself. However, it can be difficult to understand the process as well as to know how to...
Hundreds of thousands of parents across the country rear their children alongside their former partner or spouse. It's becoming more common than ever to co-parent. With this trend comes the broader availability of tools and resources for co-parents. When the parents...
