One of the issues that can become contentious in joint custody situations is when you or your child’s other parent dates. Whether you like the other boyfriend or girlfriend or not, you may have a variety of reasons for wanting to shield your child from…
If you are going through a divorce, you may have questions about how to choose a Pennsylvania attorney who is right for your case. It can be difficult to find someone who works with you and fights for the best possible outcome. Read below to…
While parents have a natural right to custody of their children, sometimes the courts grant non-parental child custody to a third party such as grandparents, sibling, or even to someone that is not related to the child. In Pennsylvania child custody cases, the courts want…
Getting a divorce is a very emotional time in a person’s life. You often experience a revolving door of feelings all day, which can affect both your mental and physical health. Having your emotions fluctuate often leads to bad decision-making, which can be detrimental to…
For parents who do not live together, figuring out child support payments is a necessity. According to Pennsylvania’s child support guidelines, both parents need to be financially responsible for their kids’ food, clothing, and shelter. But sometimes parents need to create a plan to meet…
Do you and your spouse want to take some time apart, but you aren’t sure how you go about doing it? Who will live in the house, take care of the kids, or pay the shared bills? Getting a separation in Pennsylvania can be confusing,…
Any divorce is bound to have conflict. No two individuals ending a marriage are going to agree on every fact during the entire process. That does not mean every divorce becomes hostile. Some spouses handle disagreement well. They keep their emotions in check and negotiate…
As a single parent with depression, you are on-call 24 hours a day while battling a variety of psychological and physical symptoms that prevent you from parenting to the best of your abilities. Asking for help when you need it and taking the time for…
When it comes time to file your taxes, whether or not you are officially divorced makes a difference. If the divorce is not yet final, then you are legally still married. You may file jointly with your spouse or separately. It may feel odd to…
Most people know that communication issues, money challenges, infidelity, and a lack of intimacy often lead to divorce. However, they may not realize that career choice is also a factor in many divorces. If you are seeking experienced legal representation for your divorce case, reach…