Divorce is difficult enough as it is, but in Pennsylvania, divorce can be even more difficult when one or the other spouse does not want to end the marriage. Believe it or not, there is a two-year long waiting time before a spouse can proceed with a no-fault,...
There are very few Pennsylvania residents who wouldn't jump at the chance of becoming part of the "1 percent." However, when it comes time for these 1-percenters to enter into divorce proceedings, it certainly makes the asset division process immeasurably complicated....
Pennsylvania parents who are in the midst of a child custody battle will usually want to know what their chances are of winning. In order to evaluate the strengths and merits of a child custody case in this regard, family law attorneys will generally look at the same...
We often talk about the rights of a father, but what about the rights of a grandfather and a grandmother? Grandparents love their grandchildren just as much as parents do, so when something happens that might prevent a grandparent from seeing the child -- such as...
You may have finalized your Pennsylvania child custody agreement years ago, but life circumstances change. This is why modifications are possible if there is a big change in you or the other parent's lives. Pennsylvania courts will approve modifications, but those...
Actress Kelly Rutherford of "Gossip Girl" fame has lost the battle to win custody of her two children. The father of the children, German business mogul Daniel Giersch, will have full custody of them and -- as of a recent decision by a Monaco judge -- Rutherford will...
A new startup company has a very unusual business plan. It wants to give you and your spouse-to-be $10,000 to finance your wedding day, and you will not have to pay it back unless you get a divorce. However, when it's payback time, you'll get hit with some interest --...
There are a lot of myths circling around about divorce and asset division that simply are not true. It is important for Pennsylvania residents to be aware of these myths because they can affect your decision-making process when it comes to divorce and cause unexpected...
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;...
Pennsylvania courts will strive to serve the best interests of the child in every child custody matter. In the vast majority of cases, this means that courts will take action to ensure that children have the chance to spend ample time with both parents. Still, this...