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...
Getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania comes with a lot of consequences. Most people know that the police will arrest them if they fail or refuse a breath test and that they will then likely face DUI charges in criminal court....
Shared custody is the preferred outcome in most modern divorces because it makes things a little easier for the children. Family law judges generally consider keeping both parents involved to be the best decision for the children unless there are serious issues with...
Some people die without a last will or estate plan, leading the Pennsylvania probate courts to divide up their property. However, sometimes even those who have planned their estates will have their assets go through probate after they die. If someone in your family...
If you’re unhappy in your marriage but your finances are great following retirement, you might feel like it’s a great opportunity if you can live separately but not divorce your spouse. You may have all the opportunities to meet other people and live a separate life...
The top concern most divorcing parents have is what the end of their marriage will mean for their relationship with their kids. Almost everyone has read or heard a story about a good parent who lost custody or who endures unfair treatment by the family courts. The...
Many parents understand that their children are trying to adapt to major changes after a divorce, but they may not realize how significantly the divorce has affected them. Some children will feel significant grief over the divorce. Others will be stressed and anxious...
Disinheriting an heir is the act of leaving them nothing in your estate plan. However, some people opt to leave that heir a single dollar. They may even think that they need to do this. The trouble is that a disinherited heir who is simply not mentioned in the will...
Your house is probably the biggest asset that you bought while still married. It's is also likely the most valuable asset that you share with your spouse. The marital home can often be a source of disputes during a divorce. Each spouse may feel entitled to the home,...
