You may feel that you have done a fair bit of research regarding the overall cost of divorce, but there is still a chance that you overlooked a few factors. A single oversight could serve as a serious blow to your budget and future financial health. See what Business...
Year: 2020
What is most important in an executor?
When Pennsylvania residents get started on estate planning, it is somewhat overwhelming. What should you take care of first? Where should you start? Today we will look at these complex questions and the possible answers to them. We will start with picking an executor...
Adoption facts prospective parents should know
Anyone who wants to adopt a child should become well-informed about the process and what to expect. It is not a decision prospective parents should take lightly. In Pennsylvania, although anyone may adopt a child, there are a number of prerequisites and expenses,...
The difference between collaborative divorce and mediation
Many couples in the greater Pittsburgh area will likely want to consider some alternative to traditional litigation if they are going through a divorce. While it is sometimes the best option, many Pennsylvania couples may find traditional litigation to be both...
What should you include in your parenting plan?
With few exceptions, the days when one parent received primary custody of the children during a divorce with the other getting limited visitation time have passed. Rather, the courts and many parents favor arrangements where both parents continue to share in the...
What are the home study requirements for an adoption preplacement?
Prospective adoptive parents in Pennsylvania must submit to a home study as part of the adoption process. The Child Welfare Information Gateway explains that this study assesses the qualifications and background of the hopeful parents and certain other individuals who...
Why finalize a divorce with a negotiated settlement?
When Pennsylvania couples decide to divorce, they may experience a range of emotions, from anger and confusion to even a sense of relief. Depending on the circumstances leading to the end of the marriage, some people may want to lash out against their spouse or use...
How to use trusts to protect wealth from tax, other threats
Some people in Pennsylvania might want to consider whether they should use a trust protector for their child's trust. A trust can protect assets from a stepparent who might inherit them and pass them to their own children or from a spouse. However, a trust protector...
Study examines parental alienation claims in custody cases
Some people in Pennsylvania may be familiar with the term "parental alienation syndrome". However, some experts say that it has been misused in custody battles and that it is not scientifically supported.PAS was first described by a child psychiatrist in the 1980s...
When your residence changes, so should your estate plan
Estate planning is rarely urgent, but usually, when an estate plan is needed, it is already too late to create one. If you have established an estate plan, you have accomplished something that many people never get around to doing. However, you may not be done with...