The issues related to inheritance after a divorce can be complex and challenging to sort out. You may rely on the assumption that the assets from an inheritance you received, whether prior to your marriage or during your marriage, are exclusively your own. However, particular…
Read MorePeople 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreParents 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…
Read MoreWhether 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…
Read MoreIf 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 separately or together, or the…
Read MoreIf 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 years, you and your spouse…
Read MoreWhile 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 adopt a child from another…
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