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Posted: November 8, 2017

What’s the Difference Between a Restraining Order and a PFA?

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…

Posted: November 1, 2017

Who Pays for Extra Curricular Activities After a Divorce?

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…

Posted: September 1, 2017

Birth Parent Rights After an Adoption

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…

Posted: August 31, 2017

How Your Spouse May Hide Assets During a Divorce

If you are headed for a divorce or going through one right now, you need an accurate accounting of your and your spouse’s finances, including all assets and debts. Without a full understanding of your incomes, the property you own…

Posted: August 18, 2017

What Types of Debts are Divided in a Divorce?

If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, then it is time to learn more about how you can – or a judge will – divide your property. Whether you have been married for a short time or 30…

Posted: August 4, 2017

Is International Adoption an Option for My Family?

While international adoption is a wonderful way to expand your family, and give a child a safe and loving home, it is much more complicated than an adoption that takes place entirely within the U.S. Any time you seek to…

Posted: July 31, 2017

Changing Your Name After a Divorce in Pennsylvania

A divorce often comes with a new identity. No matter how long you were married, for a time you were part of a couple, which probably heavily influenced your identity. Now that you are divorcing, your sense of self will…

Posted: July 25, 2017

What Can I Pay for With Child Support?

If you are new to receiving child support in Pennsylvania, whether you just had your son or daughter or are recently divorced, you may have a lot of questions. You may wonder where you should keep your child support –…

Posted: June 23, 2017

The Adoption Process in Pennsylvania

Sharing your life with a child is an opportunity to add meaning and value to it by helping a child grow to become a happy, caring, and productive individual. The adoption process allows you to achieve this even as you…