Marriage to a member of the military in Pennsylvania brings with a number of sacrifices. Your service member spouse often must relocate on short notice, or will sometimes receive assignments that call them away for extended periods. Yet these sacrifices are often...
Family Law
How legal separation works in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a state that has no formal process for what is commonly called legal separation. If a couple wants to get a court order to end their marriage, then they have to be eligible for and obtain a divorce. Under Pennsylvania law, a couple can each agree to a...
Can you reduce the stress of divorce for your children?
Pennsylvania parents like you put a lot on the line during divorce. You must discuss asset division. You may have to pay alimony. On top of that, you have to deal with matters regarding your child. This includes support payments, visitation schedules and custody. Of...
What happens if you try to hide assets?
Pennsylvania couples go through many difficulties during divorce. You do not know how your spouse may react in such a tense situation. Sometimes, you do not even know how you will react. A spouse may decide to lash out without thinking it through. An attempt at hiding...
Navigating the divorce process through collaboration
While the end result may be desirable, divorce is hard. You might be prepared to deal with the long road ahead of you towards a new single life; however, it doesn’t have to be lengthy, overly difficult and overwhelmingly emotional. Divorce will always be an emotional...
Opening the divorce discussion with children
It is an uncomfortable feeling for people to answer questions about their divorce, especially when they have strong opinions and emotions about their situation. Even more challenging is when parents must inform their children of their decision to separate. Talking...
Are you familiar with these unexpected costs of divorce?
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...
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...