Pennsylvanian couples who are getting a divorce will have their expectation of how it will go, and then they will be faced with the reality of the situation. That isn't to say there won't be overlap between the two, but there are certainly going to be cases in which...
Year: 2018
Can I buy non-essentials with child support?
It is difficult in many ways to be a single parent. You are often emotionally drained, and finances only add to your worries. Every penny of child support you receive is crucial to you and your children. You and other custodial parents in Pennsylvania might worry...
When is alimony awarded in Pennsylvania?
If you are going through a Pennsylvania divorce, you are likely worried about your financial obligations post-divorce, or, on the flipside, your financial situation. The purpose of alimony is not to punish one spouse, but rather, to ease the burden of the lesser...
Is “nesting” a good fit for your family?
Creating an arrangement that works for your family after a divorce can be tricky. You want to figure out a situation that keeps your children happy and fits in with your new lifestyle. A relatively recent trend for co-parenting is called “nesting.” Could this...
Studies show joint custody may be best
Going through a divorce can be extremely emotional, especially when there are children involved. In most cases, both parents want what is best for their children, even though they were unable to make their marriage work. Whether parents can negotiate child custody...
Millennials leading change in marriage and divorce
Residents in Pennsylvania have been watching as the millennial generation takes the lead in changing many things in society today. One of the latest areas in which this generation seems to be reshaping society is in marriage and divorce. As reported by The Atlantic,...
Grandparents can leave their grandchildren an inheritance
Pennsylvania grandparents that take direct responsibility for raising their grandchildren because the parents cannot care for them due to personal problems are often faced with how to leave their grandchildren an inheritance. While writing a will seems like an easy...
What do divorcing couples argue about the most and why?
Letting go of a marriage and starting over at any age is filled with challenges, most of which revolves around money. Women are particularly vulnerable to financial instability after parting ways. Undoubtedly, money and how much you have can play a major role of...
What types of custody awards can be made?
If you are getting divorced in Pennsylvania and you have one or more minor children with your future former spouse, you will no doubt be very concerned about what might happen to your relationship with your kids.When it comes to child custody awards, there are two...
Informing kids about divorce
Parents in Pennsylvania who face the daunting task of telling their children that they are getting divorced may understandably feel their stomachs in knots when picturing the conversation. There is no easy way to break the news to kids that their parents will be...