Mental illness affects many parents and is often something that people are afraid to talk about. However, mental illness can be managed well with proper treatment. If you have a mental illness you’re probably wondering if it will impact your rights as a parent. And…
If you have been the victim of domestic violence or are a defendant in a domestic violence case in Pennsylvania, a protection from abuse (PFA) order might be issued in your case. This type of order has serious implications for your future. Because of this,…
Nothing is more important than your child. If your custody and visitation plan doesn’t feel fair or doesn’t allow you the amount of contact you need with your child, visitation schedules can be changed. It’s important to ask for a modification if you need a…
When a marriage is broken, divorce or legal separation are pathways to creating a resolution. There are pros and cons to both options; finding out about each process is important before choosing a direction. Understanding Legal Separation A legal separation does not end the marriage….
Ending a marriage a difficult process and can leave you feeling completely drained. Once your divorce is finalized, however, you need to then turn your attention to estate planning. You need to plan how your assets will be distributed, and who will take care of…
The decision to divorce is often much easier than deciding how to divorce. Figuring out how to divide marital assets and handle custody issues can be extremely difficult. The divorce settlement conference is your opportunity to reach an agreement that works for everyone involved. While…
Your pension is one of your biggest and most important assets. A divorce could force you to split or even give up your pension to your spouse. The court considers many factors when dividing pensions. Pittsburgh Divorce & Family Law, LLC works with you to…
When you contemplate divorce, you may imagine you and your spouse sitting on opposite sides of the courtroom. You may worry that you will be in and out of various hearings, letting your lawyers battle it out before the judge. A contentious divorce process is…
The cost of your divorce will depend on many factors. A divorce lawyer at Pittsburgh Divorce & Family Law, LLC can explain what expenses you may face when you decide to end your marriage. Because of the importance of custody, support, and other relevant matters,…
When you are going through a divorce, or are preparing to file, you may have several questions. One of which may be whether or not you can call witnesses in divorce court. Typically, yes, you can call witnesses during a divorce hearing in Pennsylvania. However,…