Family separations have many complications, especially if they involve minor children. Fighting for custody is not an easy battle and has several key considerations. As you prepare for your child custody case, you should understand the difference between legal and...
Financial disclosures, often called financial affidavits, are common for divorce proceedings. Each party in the divorce may file a financial affidavit detailing their assets, expenses, and income. In an ideal situation, all assets appear on the statements to...
The Pennsylvania court understands custody arrangements as a temporary agreement subject to change. Children get older, and their needs change. Additionally, parents face life adjustments as well. Any of these may require changes in a custody agreement. Requesting...
When your marriage ends in Pennsylvania and you share a child together, or when you had a child with someone outside of marriage, you may need to seek custody rights over your son or daughter. When awarding child custody, the state refers to a specific set of 16...
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you are far from alone. In fact, the current divorce rate in the U.S. is 2.7 per 1,000 population. This means about 2,400 couples decided to call it quits every single day. While you may think of divorce as a single...
Despite the challenges that come with sharing custody of your child with an ex, most people adjust over time and find a new norm. However, situations arise that make it difficult or unwise to keep going with the same custody order, which means that a change may be...
During the end of a marriage, many parents in Pennsylvania and elsewhere may wish to take steps to protect the interests of their kids, but they might not always agree on how to achieve this goal. Parents who cannot come to an agreement concerning a parenting plan may...
People often refer to custody and visitation matters as battles, as they can pit one parent against the other. One reason why child custody matters can become so contentious is that people often misunderstand the legal process and the laws in place. This unfamiliarity...
While Pennsylvania courts have reopened since the summer shutdown, many courts are still only operating in-person hearings in emergency circumstances. This can cause issues for Pennsylvania couples looking to start or finalize their divorce. This may not be ideal for...
While Pennsylvania courts have reopened since the summer shutdown, many courts are still only operating in emergency circumstances. This can cause issues for Pennsylvania couples looking to start or finalize their divorce. This may not be ideal for them. However,...