When a couple determined that their marriage is working out, one might take the initiative and move out of the house before the divorce is final. It is understandable why many spouses in DuBois would want to do this, as it would be awkward and uncomfortable to come...
Family Law
What are Pennsylvania’s laws for deciding custody?
Many divorces involve more than just two spouses. When children are involved, the situation can be tremendously more difficult. These cases can be emotionally trying for parents, children and family members. Most of the time, each parent believes they deserve custody....
Could you be heading toward a divorce this August?
Every couple and family is different. Divorce happens during every month of the year, but could there be certain times of the year where more couples choose to get a divorce? A 2016 study analyzing divorces from 2001 to 2015 shows there are two months of the year when...
Treating a divorce as a business deal
Emotions often run high when a marriage ends. If a Pennsylvania couple brings those emotions into the divorce process, they often end up in a contentious court battle. This is why many people recommend treating the end of a marriage like a business deal. When...
Do you need an attorney to help with your family law issues?
Most people here in Pennsylvania and elsewhere go about their lives never needing the assistance of an attorney. Perhaps this is why they hesitate to enlist the advice and assistance of one when issues arise within their families. Of course, many people consider...
Parenting plans: A particularly challenging part of family law
Sure, divorce involves a variety of issues that Pennsylvania couples need to resolve such as property division, spousal support and child support. Even so, you may agree with many other divorcing couples that dealing with child custody and parenting plans may...
Family law issues don’t end with a final divorce settlement
Whether a couple came to a final settlement through mediation, collaborative divorce or in court, the parties probably spent a great deal of time painstakingly advocating for their individual financial futures. Once all the paperwork is signed and the court has closed...
Not all family law attorneys are created equal
In many cases, when Pennsylvania residents search for an attorney, it is due to some sort of crisis. They are often experiencing one of the lowest times in their lives, and need help to get through it. This is often the case in family law matters, and choosing the...
Will 2018 be a busy year in family law?
According to reports, big changes are coming in the Internal Revenue Code in 2018. One of those changes could mean a busy year for those who work in family law here in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. That's because it appears that the final version of the new...
You may need a family law attorney for more than just divorce
These days, it is difficult to have a friend or family member who has not been through a divorce. This may be the only area of family law with which you are familiar. However, family law encompasses far more than just divorce and the issues of property division and...