For many people in Pennsylvania, social media is part and parcel of everyday life. In the past decade, it has become an integral means of staying in touch with friends and family members and sharing important life events and milestones. However, if you are in the...
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The importance of documentation in a divorce
Even if you and your spouse have decided jointly that you can no longer remain married, you might not expect that they would misrepresent your assets during a divorce. While your spouse might not necessarily do anything illegal it is not uncommon for divorcing...
Understanding the Acknowledgement of Paternity
If you are an unmarried woman in Pennsylvania who is pregnant or recently had a baby, you may want to know how you can legally establish the paternity of your child in part so that your child may receive child support from the father. If you are the father of a baby...
Detailing Pennsylvania’s child support guidelines
Most divorced parents in Reading likely anticipate having to pay some amount of child support each month. That said, those same people would likely agree that they do not want such payments to be viewed as being punitive. Some may believe that child support is a way...
A post-divorce move may be illegal for you in Pennsylvania
It's natural to look for a fresh start in the time after your divorce. You've just been through a major ordeal, of course you will want time to heal and recover away from the emotional triggers lurking in your current neighborhood or city. Wait to fill the moving van,...
Does my divorce decree take care of everything?
If you have recently gotten divorced or maybe are in the process of a divorce, you will want to have a good understanding of what power your divorce decree will ultimately have. Certainly this document may be essential for you in many ways but it alone does not...
Summer fun for kids after a divorce
In January, divorced parents in Pennsylvania might breathe a sigh of relief at having made it through the holiday season. This can be a tough time for divorced families as they have to find ways to split time with their children and their former spouses. Memorial Day,...
Adjusting to life after divorce
Even after the paperwork is finalized and the new chapter of life begins, it can be difficult to adjust to life after divorce. Children or no children, life after marriage can seem challenging and even disorienting for many Pennsylvania residents -- especially in the...
Why do so many people sell homes in a divorce?
Have you and your spouse been contemplating getting divorced? If so, you are not alone despite how it may feel as many others in Pennsylvania have either been in your situation are are currently. Among the many things you may be wondering about is where you might live...
Are student loans split in a divorce?
If you are contemplating a divorce in Pennsylvania, you know that you and your current spouse will have to figure out how to split any assets you share. You will also have to figure out how to split any debts you have. If your spouse owes money for student loans that...