Pennsylvania Legal Blog
Pennsylvania does let you modify a custody order after divorce
Depending on the age of your children at the time of your divorce and how much your life changes after you end your marriage, it's possible that the terms you or the courts set in your custody arrangement may no longer work for your family. Perhaps your ex who had at...
What is the process of gaining adult guardianship in Pennsylvania?
Your father always has been the doer in the family, the one who took care of everyone else’s needs before his own. But as he’s getting older, you’re noticing that the things he used to do routinely, like going to the doctor or taking his medicine or handling his own...
Divorce and bankruptcy: Choose one to go through first
Divorcing is hard enough as it is, but when you realize that your spouse has significant debts, that can make it much worse. You’ve sat down to talk to one another about the impact that those debts could have, but you’re not sure what to do. You don’t want to end up...
How can you cope during divorce?
You and your spouse had some problems that you were trying to work through. You felt that they were disconnected from your relationship and family. They weren’t around much anymore, and you wanted to see what you could do to reconnect. The counseling that you set up...
How will a DUI conviction affect your car insurance policy?
Other than a financed vehicle purchase, car insurance premiums are the most expensive thing about owning your own vehicle. You may have to fork over $100 or more per month depending on the vehicle you drive, the neighborhood you live in, the coverage you want and your...
Is virtual visitation a replacement for physical custody?
You and your child are like best friends. You do everything together. Unfortunately, because of your divorce, you’re now going to have to get a full-time job. Your options are limited, and the offer that was made to you is in another city. You won’t be able to be with...
How will divorce affect your standard of living?
Even if you make all the right moves before and during the divorce process, it will impact your future in a variety of ways. Understanding how divorce will affect your standard of living allows you to prepare accordingly. Here are some things you need to think about:...
Do you have an estate plan? Most people don’t.
Estate planning is just one of those things where we all know that we’ll need it, but most of us don’t have it. For years, studies have claimed that less than 50% of people have an estate plan in place at any given time, meaning that most people have done no planning....
Do you know the difference between legal and physical custody?
Child custody is often the most hotly contested issue in a divorce. Parents who don't understand how the Pennsylvania family courts handle custody determinations may be at a disadvantage when trying to assert their parental rights. Some of the most common mistakes...
In a Pennsylvania divorce, who gets the four-legged kids?
Three states have laws on the book that judges decide custody of pets in a divorce. Pennsylvania could become the fourth. House Bill 1432 is pending in the legislature. The bill was introduced by Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik (D-Allegheny), who said at the time of...
