When a married couple with children decides to bring their marriage to a close, important questions need to be answered with regard to child custody. In some cases, parents are able to come to an out-of-court agreement as to the terms of child custody arrangements;...
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Important issues relating to divorce and retirement assets
Everyone wants to have a secure retirement nest egg he or she can rely on during his or her golden years. In the best of Pennsylvania marriages, couples work together to plan their retirement and they talk openly about their taxes and financial planning issues....
What should I do if my ex always spoils my kids?
We all have different parenting styles. However, if one parent likes to shower his or her kids with lavish gifts to the point of spoiling them, and the other parent prefers not to grant his or her child's every wish, this can be difficult to deal with. If you're the...
Do grandparents have rights in a child custody case?
Interestingly enough, if you are a Pennsylvania grandparent seeking custody rights over your grandchild, you may have the law on your side in some cases. Indeed, a grandparent is permitted to file a court petition to try and obtain legal and physical custody of a...
Representing divorcing individuals in Pennsylvania
Divorce, property division, child custody disputes and all the emotions that come along with these processes are very difficult for Pennsylvania residents to endure. However, even when the divorce is over, it can be painful to deal with being alone and all the...
What factors are weighed when custody is decided?
A child custody dispute can be extremely nerve wracking. Indeed, there is nothing more stressful than not knowing whether you will be able to stay in contact with your children, or not knowing how your parental rights will eventually be decided in such a case....
How does asset division work in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania asset division proceedings, property is categorized as either individual property or marital property. Marital property usually refers to property that was acquired over the period of the couple's marriage, dating back to the day they said, "I do."...
Who will get the house in my Pennsylvania divorce?
Property division involves a lot of different variables and no two divorces are the same in this regard. One of the most pressing questions on the minds of people going through a divorce relates to which spouse will get to keep the house. This often depends on how the...
Musician DMX taken into custody for child support delinquency
Rap superstar DMX has been taken into custody by New York City authorities on charges that he failed to pay his child support and other legal violations. A spokesperson for the New York County Sheriff's Office says that the 44-year-old musician allegedly owes a total...
Resolving Pennsylvania custody disputes in favor of the children
Whenever a Pennsylvania court is presented with the question of child custody in divorce proceedings, the court will also seek to decide the matter in favor of the children's best interest. When evaluating what is truly in the best interest of the children, courts...