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Posted: June 16, 2017

How Long Does a Contested Divorce Take in Pennsylvania?

Divorce is never easy, but it is especially difficult when one spouse is unwilling to end the marriage. A contested divorce can make an already tense situation more fraught with tension as it can prolong the time it takes to…

Posted: May 31, 2017

Things to Consider When Children Are Involved in a Divorce

Coming to terms with the end of your marriage is difficult enough before considering child custody. You need time to consider your own feelings, separate your living arrangements and possessions, and re-organize your finances. You have to navigate the tumultuous…

Posted: May 26, 2017

10 Common Mistakes People Make in a Divorce

Every divorce is unique because your and your spouse’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are entirely your own. No two people handle a divorce the exact same way or have the exact same issues to settle. However, there are many common…

Posted: May 19, 2017

How to Prepare for a Child Custody Hearing in Pennsylvania

When you are part of a child custody proceeding, you cannot simply go to court and expect to get all the time you want with your kids. Things are usually much more complicated. It is not enough to show up…

Posted: April 21, 2017

Mediation During a Divorce

If you and your spouse have decided on a divorce, there are likely some divorce issues that you won’t be able to agree upon. For this reason, mediation is a popular alternative to an official court hearing. Mediation can help…

Posted: April 14, 2017

Reasons to Get a PFA in Pennsylvania

A Protection From Abuse (PFA) order, commonly called a restraining order, is a document signed by a judge that tells a person who has abused you or your child that they must stop their actions and leave you alone or…

Posted: March 27, 2017

What Should I Do If I’m Served Divorce Papers?

Being officially presented with legal documents such as divorce papers is formally known as “service of process” and it is necessary to begin any type of legal proceeding. Being served is how a party who begins a lawsuit gives formal…

Posted: March 20, 2017

How Does Marital Misconduct Affect Alimony in Pennsylvania?

Marriages can end without either partner being at fault. Often times, you simply grow apart. Mutually agreeing to separately move forward in life is the best thing to do under the circumstances. However, your marriage may also end because you…

Posted: March 13, 2017

Divorce Filings Spike in March

If you are considering filing for divorce in the next 30 days, you are not alone. March is one of the most common months for individuals to begin divorce proceedings. University of Washington Associate Professor Julie Brines and doctoral candidate…