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Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents
Co-parenting is never easy, but back-to-school is a particularly chaotic time. If you’re the parent with primary physical custody then it could be tempting to reduce your ex’s involvement just to keep things simple. But unless you have both sole physical and sole legal custody, your ex has a right to be involved. And if…
Read More7 Mistakes to Avoid in Your PA Divorce
The divorce process has a great deal of power to impact your future. It will change your finances. It can change your relationship with your children. It can impact where and how you live and what career opportunities you can say yes to in the future. So it’s absolutely vital for you to avoid making…
Read MoreMilitary Divorces in Pennsylvania
In many ways, a military divorce looks like any other kind of divorce. All the major issues of divorce are the same: custody, child support, spousal support, division of property, and division of debts. But there are special federal and state laws that must be accounted for. These touch on three distinct areas: When, how,…
Read MoreHow Alimony is Changing in Pennsylvania Divorces
Even highly-paid Senators don’t always feel like they can afford alimony. Alimony, or spousal support, remains one of the most controversial issues in family law. So it’s no surprise that laws and attitudes are changing in Pennsylvania. And while it’s still possible to get alimony in our state (many states are attempting to abolish it…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Fair and Equitable
One of the most misunderstood realities of divorce is this: divorce isn’t necessarily fair as you understand fair, especially when it comes to the division of property and debts. In fact, the word “fair” probably trips up more divorcing couples than any other word. For example, many people believe that dividing property is as simple…
Read MoreWhat is Harassment in a PA Divorce Case?
Harassment can have a huge impact on a divorce case, as well as on the health and well-being of the victim. And often, the person committing the crime (it is a criminal act, though it’s often treated like a minor one) doesn’t even realize they’ve crossed a line. Emotions run away, people stop thinking before…
Read More5 Places to Look for Hidden Assets
It’s sad but true: lots of spouses panic when a divorce is imminent. And there is usually one spouse who makes more money, and one spouse who handles the finances. Some spouses even start hiding money during the marriage. The result can be a spouse who acts in bad faith and who begins trying to…
Read MoreWho Can Testify at a Pennsylvania Custody Hearing or Trial?
Witnesses are an important part of any Pennsylvania custody proceeding. A handful of well-chosen, relevant witnesses can make a big difference in your case. It will be important for you to sit down with your lawyer, providing the names and contact information of potential witnesses. You will also need to have some idea of what…
Read MoreWhy Divorce Court Gender Discrimination is a Myth
There is a persistent myth which goes around claiming courts are biased towards one gender or the other. Men claim there is bias against men when the issue of child custody or spousal support comes up. Women claim there is bias against women when abuse comes up. While there is certainly some room for judges…
Read MoreWhen Can You End a Lifetime Spousal Support Award?
Lifetime spousal support awards can be extremely distressing for the payor. They can cut deeply into the payor’s lifestyle, and leave him or her tethered to a spouse who they’d hoped to see the last of. And when the award is “for life,” the situation may sound hopeless. But alimony can be modified, or even…
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