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Posted: December 13, 2018

Understanding Parental Alienation in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Divorce & Family Law, LLC, has handled many child custody cases in Pennsylvania involving parental alienation. Now, there is a movement afoot in Pennsylvania spearheaded by the National Parents Organization (formerly Families and Fathers) to pass two bills addressing…

Posted: October 17, 2018

Can a PA Child Support Agreement be Modified?

In Pennsylvania, after the initial child support agreement has been made, a parent may modify it. However, a parent cannot modify a child support agreement just because they feel like it. There needs to be a significant life change that…

Posted: September 18, 2018

Will My Student Loans Affect My Pennsylvania Divorce Proceedings?

The last thing you need when going through a divorce is additional stress. Unfortunately, student loans are a stressful topic themselves. Your student loan debt can add another layer of complexity to a process that is already full of difficult…

Posted: August 28, 2018

How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer in Pennsylvania

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…

Posted: August 21, 2018

What You Need to Know About Non-Parental Custody in Pennsylvania

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…

Posted: August 14, 2018

Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation in Pennsylvania

Ending a marriage is no small decision. Whatever your situation may be, that choice is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. With the emotional impact a divorce can have, it makes sense that you may not know…

Posted: June 26, 2018

How to Prepare for Your Divorce Deposition in Pennsylvania

Occasionally, couples going through a divorce are asked to testify at a divorce deposition. If you are about to undergo a divorce deposition, it’s a good idea to become familiar with the process, so you know what to expect. Below…

Posted: May 28, 2018

Handling Child Transportation During Visitation

When you’re creating a visitation schedule with your child’s other parent, you may not be thinking about how the two of you will transport your child to each other’s homes. While this seems like a minor detail, transportation during visitation…

Posted: May 21, 2018

Can You Date During Separation Before a Divorce?

Couples often decide to separate to see if they want to continue their marriage or if they are happier living apart. You may find that you prefer to live without your spouse, but you are still yearning for the company…