Many may go into divorce proceedings in Reading thinking that an award of alimony to one side will be automatic. They may be unpleasantly surprised to find out that alimony is not a given. Spousal support is not meant to be punitive towards one side in a divorce...
Social media has become the new town square. It’s where people meet, mingle and exchange news and views with friends, family, neighbors, acquaintances and even complete strangers. With all of the recent scandal surrounding Facebook’s invasion of users’ privacy, it may...
If you are a divorced parent in Pennsylvania or the parent of a child you share with a former partner even if you were never married, you may well have a legally binding child custody agreement in place. This document outlines the specific times and days that your...
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...
Pennsylvania spouses approaching the end of their marriages often mourn the loss of many things including their family homes. The emotional ties that people can develop to their houses is understandable especially if they have raised their children in those homes and...
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...
When you are getting divorced, your focus may be drawn to your largest and most significant assets. You might be very concerned about what will happen with this property in the divorce, and what this will mean for your future.For many divorcing couples, retirement...
If you are a divorced Pennsylvania resident who pays or receives spousal support, you should know how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by Congress late last year and signed into law by President Trump on Dec. 22, 2017, affects your payments. As Market Watch explains,...
Among the many societal shifts in recent decades that have occurred include the increasing role of fathers in their children's lives. Many dads in Pennsylvania today might indicate that they are more active in their kids' daily lives than their own fathers were with...
Child support payments are a primary concern for divorcing parents as the income used to maintain one household will now be used to finance two homes. Child support is a source of income for many families; the funds are used to pay for basic necessities such as food...