Family Law & Estate Planning Blog
By: McMorrow Law, LLC
By: McMorrow Law, LLC
The military lifestyle involves many challenges that civilians might not always appreciate or understand. Maintaining a healthy relationship while in the military faces difficulties such as frequent moves and lengthy...
If you recently divorced the other parent of your children, you have to come up with a parenting plan. For amicable couples, co-parenting is a great idea, but for others, parallel parenting may be the best. According to...
Filing for divorce in Pennsylvania requires a few first steps to start the process. The spouse who files for divorce must declare the reason the marriage is ending. Under the law, there are four options from which to choose...
Bringing a new child into your home is so rewarding. That is why so many people choose to adopt. Adoption ensures that all kids have a chance at a loving and stable family. It also helps people unable to conceive on their...
If you and your spouse are ending your marriage, the prospect of a lengthy and possibly contentious divorce in court is probably a process you would like to avoid. More appealing options are available through two forms of...
Many Pennsylvania parents of children with special needs consider creating special needs trusts. These important estate planning tools give you a way to leave assets behind for your child after your death while allowing...
You may ask yourself what the next steps are after you create your estate plan. First, you must keep it updated to reflect your current life circumstances. But you should also let your loved ones know about its contents....
Contesting a will means that you question the validity of it. You feel there is something in the will that is not legal or that the creation of the will somehow violates the law. When you contest a will, it occurs during...
It is natural to feel wary about creating a power of attorney. The idea of turning over your decision making powers to someone else is not something to take lightly. Still, a power of attorney can be crucial and you want to...
If you recently divorced, it is going to take some time to readjust to life as you once knew it. This adjustment period may be easier or harder depending on unique factors. In some extreme cases, one spouse may not adjust...
In Pennsylvania, a married woman’s husband is the presumed legal father of any child born to her. If you and your child’s mother were not married at the time of your child’s birth, however, the Pennsylvania Department of...
When you decide to adopt a child, you have several options. You can adopt a child from another country, another state or from right here in Pennsylvania. You can have an open adoption, in which you get the opportunity to...
A standard divorce process in court has its drawbacks and many couples are finding a better option based on teamwork and cooperation. If you and your spouse are hesitant to enter litigation, which is often contentious,...
An important part of the estate planning process in Pennsylvania is preparing to minimize any liabilities your estate may face upon your death. You can take steps to settle debts and avoid probate, but one expense that may...
Contentious divorces are very stressful. You may be unhappy about the circumstances that led to your divorce, and this unhappiness can steadily build into resentment. Your feelings might cause you to treat your former...
For Pennsylvania residents with assets, having a formal estate plan ensures that property goes to whom or where the owner wishes instead of the probate court making the decision. If you have a family, financial accounts,...
Before you go to court to settle the matter of child custody, it is helpful to understand the different options. The Pennsylvania General Assembly explains there are a few different types of child custody each of which...
Parental separation affects more than just the immediate family unit. Grandparents may find themselves collateral damage during a breakup. The relationship between children and grandparents is meaningful, but it does not...
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...
Being cut out of a loved one's will has many effects, both emotional and financial. You may feel wronged by the decision, especially if you were close to the person. You may also be concerned that the person's wishes are...