Family Law

Engaging in a new, healthy relationship post-divorce can be a truly joyful experience. It can serve as a fresh start of sorts. However, as a divorcee, it’s crucial to acknowledge that you don’t live in a vacuum; a new relationship is bound to influence your extended...

As a parent, you expect your children to outlive you, and you likely anticipate needing to provide for them for the rest of your life. Such as the nature of the parental relationship. Not only will you need to think about your children's needs for the rest of your...

Technically, your stepchildren become a part of your family the moment you marry their parent. While they may not be your biological children, you will probably still feel responsible for providing for them financially. Additionally, you will most likely provide your...

Perhaps you already have a child and want a sibling without the physical or career strain of another pregnancy. Maybe you and your spouse can't have children of your own for one reason or another. If you have thought about adoption but then rejected the idea because...

Pennsylvania residents who are planning a divorce and who have kids between the ages of two and four should learn how best to help their children during this transition. Such assistance begins from the moment that a child is told about their parents' divorce. If at...

As a stepparent in Pennsylvania, there are many reasons why you may wish to adopt the children your spouse has from a previous relationship. While stepparent adoption is quite common, the process is a little bit different than it would be if you were adopting a child...

When you get divorced, the court in Pennsylvania has you develop a parenting plan, which outlines your visitation and custody agreement with your ex-spouse. This plan can be very helpful to everyone to ensure there are no misunderstandings or issues when it comes to...

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...

As the opioid epidemic continues to take its toll across America, Pennsylvania appears to be one of the most severely affected areas on the map. As a result, countless grandparents in the state have welcomed their children's children with open arms. Although this step...

Whether you have been divorced or widowed, if you are getting married for a second time in Pennsylvania and either you or your partner have children from previous relationships, you should understand how a strong prenuptial agreement can help you, your future spouse...