If you are getting divorced or seeking custody of your child(ren), it is very important that you make a good impression when in court. For most individuals, this will be the first time they are ever before a family law court judge. That’s why your first impression...
If a family member dies with an estate plan in place, it typically names who will execute the estate. You might be worried about what power this person has and if they can use their position to steal your inheritance from you. Do not worry too much. The law limits...
When a couple decides to get married, they hope they will remain together in a happy and loving relationship “till death do they part.” Unfortunately, this is not always the case. When the divorce or separation becomes messy, it is not unusual for some parents to turn...
Getting a divorce is very expensive, and people will often use creative methods to minimize how expensive it is. One of the first pieces of advice that random articles or co-workers made give you is to just file for divorce without a lawyer. After all, attorneys will...
Parental kidnapping can be a serious concern in divorce cases where the parents don’t get along. Your child may be caught in the middle of a dispute, which could put them at risk of being kidnapped by the other parent. Parental kidnapping happens when one parent...
One of the most contentious issues during the divorce process is usually the division of the marital property. The process of marital property division in Pennsylvania can be broken down into three steps: separating marital assets from non-marital assets, valuing the...
Now that you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you may find yourself considering many issues before you go to court. Some of these issues may include the house, possessions, alimony, child support and child custody. The last concern may be one of the most...
If you want to go through a no-fault divorce, then one of the things you might need to do in Pennsylvania is complete a 2-year separation. In Pennsylvania, you can get a no-fault divorce if you and your spouse decide that your marriage is irretrievably broken. If they...
You and your partner never got married, and it was a conscious choice. Marriage wasn’t right for you, even though you decided to have children together. You’re in an unusual position now, though. You want to separate because you’ve both decided that living together...
There are some things that never come around twice -- like the chance to see your four-year-old dressed as a Jedi on Halloween and the joy they experience going from house to house for candy. When you and your co-parent share custody of the kids, the holiday season...
