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Posted: May 15, 2018

What You Need to Know About Child Custody Battles

Child custody cases are never easy, and they often lead to an emotional and trying time. If one of the parents has decided to contest the other parent’s right to be with the kids, their negotiations can become a full-blown…

Posted: April 30, 2018

Common Divorce Mistakes to Avoid

Getting a divorce is a very emotional time in a person’s life. You often experience a revolving door of feelings all day, which can affect both your mental and physical health. Having your emotions fluctuate often leads to bad decision-making,…

Posted: April 16, 2018

Can Child Support be Negotiated?

For parents who do not live together, figuring out child support payments is a necessity. According to Pennsylvania’s child support guidelines, both parents need to be financially responsible for their kids’ food, clothing, and shelter. But sometimes parents need to…

Posted: April 2, 2018

Common Questions about Separation in Pennsylvania

Do you and your spouse want to take some time apart, but you aren’t sure how you go about doing it? Who will live in the house, take care of the kids, or pay the shared bills? Getting a separation…

Posted: March 29, 2018

Is Your Divorce Hostile? How to Handle Conflict During a Divorce

Any divorce is bound to have conflict. No two individuals ending a marriage are going to agree on every fact during the entire process. That does not mean every divorce becomes hostile. Some spouses handle disagreement well. They keep their…

Posted: March 15, 2018

Dealing with Depression as a Single Parent

As a single parent with depression, you are on-call 24 hours a day while battling a variety of psychological and physical symptoms that prevent you from parenting to the best of your abilities. Asking for help when you need it…

Posted: March 1, 2018

Filing Taxes After a Divorce

When it comes time to file your taxes, whether or not you are officially divorced makes a difference. If the divorce is not yet final, then you are legally still married. You may file jointly with your spouse or separately….

Posted: February 21, 2018

Top 5 Professions with the Highest Divorce Rates

Most people know that communication issues, money challenges, infidelity, and a lack of intimacy often lead to divorce. However, they may not realize that career choice is also a factor in many divorces. If you are seeking experienced legal representation…

Posted: February 14, 2018

Why You Need a Prenup Even If You Don’t Have a Lot of Money

When discussing whether or not to have a prenup with your fiancé, do not fall into the trap of thinking it is all about a divorce. Having a prenup is not an assumption your marriage will end in a divorce….