Think back to when your child was little. Remember how they would flit between subjects that -- to you -- seemed unconnected. Children’s minds can work in strange and wonderful ways. It is part of the reason kids are so creative. Yet, if you are getting a divorce, it...
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There is no standard estate plan: Customize your options
You may have seen by now that there are plenty of places online that offer estate planning documents and do-it-yourself options. While some of these might be helpful, the truth is that they aren’t all they’re made out to be. Most people will find that these estate...
What reasons could your ex seek to modify custody arrangements?
One of the most difficult things in any divorce is reaching a child custody arrangement that both parties are happy with. If your ex-spouse is not happy with the conditions, they may try to modify them at a later date. Courts can modify child custody agreements To...
Do you understand what testamentary capacity is?
A Pennsylvania personal representative must take care of many responsibilities after a testator's passing. One is to file their will with the local probate court. One of the next steps that a personal representative must take is to notify any potential heirs of the...
How does divorce impact your standard of living?
Going through a divorce is difficult emotionally, can be physically exhausting and may even leave you with financial difficulties if you’re not careful. In fact, it is extremely important to focus on your current standard of living and the standard of living you want...
You can’t make your ex give your children the same rules
It is important for parents to have similar rules, punishments and routines for their children after a divorce. Unfortunately, though, it’s not legally mandated. You can’t force your ex to follow your rules. For instance, say you want to ground your child from...
How can you minimize the conflict in your upcoming divorce?
Divorce is often a series of pitched battles between spouses where each individual tries to hurt the other or at least win in different aspects of the divorce. Conflict is often seen as inevitable, but the emotional reactions are what lead to all the fighting and...
Can your spouse stop you from getting a divorce in Pennsylvania?
You know your marriage is unhealthy, and you want out. Your spouse, on the other hand, refuses to even consider the idea. “Marriage is for life,” they say, and they won’t even talk about it any further. Does this mean you’re stuck? Not at all. Mutual consent is only...
Going away? Virtual visitation could still give you time with your kids
If you planned to share custody of your children but are offered a job in a different state or have to take regular business trips, you may not get as much time with them as you’d hoped. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get to communicate with your children while...
In Pennsylvania, at what age can a child pick which parent they want to live with?
When parents divorce, the biggest thing on their minds is usually, “Who gets custody of the kids?” The rumor mill is pretty rife with falsehoods about how custody works, especially when it comes to the ability of children to pick their own primary custodian. There’s...