During the holiday season, there is plenty of stress to go around. One area that you have some measure of control over is matters related to your child. Even if you and your child's other parent are divorced, it is still possible to make decisions that keep the stress...
Year: 2016
Make choices about divorce in Pennsylvania
Going through a divorce is something that you really need to make a plan for. You have to think about how you will divvy up assets and debts to ensure that you have a good handle on what is going on. We can help you to learn about how Pennsylvania laws apply to your...
New state law shortens waiting period for no-fault divorce
Pennsylvania has had no-fault divorce since 1980. That was the year that it reformed its divorce code, which had been in place since colonial days. The initial waiting period for a no-fault divorce was three years. That was lowered to two years in 1988. Now a new law,...
Long-distance parenting might need virtual visitation
For parents, the one facet of divorce that might feel like a punch in the gut is the child custody issue. That issue can be especially troubling if you or your child's other parent isn't going to remain in the area. In that case, determining how the child can remain...
Keep your focus during property division negotiations
The property division laws in Pennsylvania were the focus of one of our recent blog posts. For people who are going through a property division case during a divorce, this process can be challenging. We know that it is easy for you to let your emotions take over when...
Understanding marital property laws in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law is a bit different than some other states when it comes to property division during a divorce. This state doesn't recognize community property; however, there is the concept of marital property that comes into the picture. Marital property is anything...
Pregnancy, unmarried fathers and their rights
Fathers have some unique challenges when it comes to dealing with a woman who is pregnant with his child. Almost everyone is familiar with the emotional woman who demands ice cream and pickles in the middle of the night, but that isn't the drama that a man might have...
Children, not parents, are the focus of child custody cases
Your children are precious parts of your life. If you are like most parents, you want to spend as much time as you can with your children. Going through a divorce means that you might have to deal with a child custody order that tells you when you can see your...
Does when you were married affect your divorce?
Every couple has disagreements and issues that come up over the course of the marriage, sometimes more than once. Some things, such as money woes, infidelity or disagreements over how to raise the children, have been shown to increase your divorce risk. However, a new...
Gray divorce rates continue to increase
While many people think of bitter custody battles when they think of divorce, this isn't always the case. Gray divorce is the term used for divorce that involve those aged 50 or over. These late-in-life divorces have continued to increase, with the divorce rate for...