When discussing whether or not to have a prenup with your fiancé, do not fall into the trap of thinking it is all about a divorce. Having a prenup is not an assumption your marriage will end in a divorce. It is not evidence that…
During any type of family matter in Allegheny County, you may or may not like the outcome. You may have filed for full custody of a child you share with another adult, only to be given joint custody. You may have fought for spousal support…
People who are getting divorced often look forward to starting a new life after their decree is signed. For many, this means getting rid of everything that reminds them of their previous marriage – the house, their car, and even their clothes or hairstyle. But…
The holidays can be a difficult time for divorced people. You could get caught up in the nostalgia of past memories spent with your family, or you might still have lingering feelings about your split. But it’s important to remember that surviving Thanksgiving after a…
The divorce process can be difficult on everyone involved. In addition to everything that you and your family are going through, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has not always made finalizing a divorce easy or fast. However, a new law under House Bill 380, may allow…
A Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order is a Pennsylvania court order that allows for you to seek temporary relief from someone who is causing you abuse. This can be considered a type of restraining order, and many people use these terms interchangeably. If a PFA…
Parents who decide to get a divorce find that they need to make a number of decisions regarding their children, including where the kids will live and how often they will visit their non-custodial parent. They will also likely discuss child support payments, which are…
A Pennsylvania Office of Children, Youth and Family Services (CYS), often called Child Protective Services (CPS), investigation begins when social services or the police receive a report of suspected child abuse or neglect. This report may come from a mandatory reporter or anyone else who…
Whether you are choosing to give a child up for adoption or are a prospective adoptive parent, you may wonder what birth parents’ rights are after an adoption. Do biological parents have any right to remain involved? Can they be required to make any future…