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What should I know about the child support annual fee?
When you pay child support or receive it, you may become aware that the state charges an annual fee on your payments. The Cumberland County Pennsylvania website explains that there is a federal law that requires an annual fee on all child support cases meeting certain...
How can divorced parents deal with the holidays?
For most people, the holidays are a time of joy and celebration. However, if you are a divorced parent, the holidays can be a source of stress and sadness. This is particularly true if your divorce was recent. There is no roadmap to happiness during the holidays, but...
Stepparent adoption: formalizing an existing relationship
You may feel that your relationship with your spouse's children is as close as it would be if you were their biological parent. However, the relationship only gains legal recognition if you adopt your stepchildren. Stepparent adoption is not a requirement. However, it...
How can you keep your full 401(k) in your divorce?
Past posts on this blog detailed the effect that a Qualified Domestic Relations Order has on your property division proceedings. With your ex-spouse having multiple options when it comes to dealing with their interests in your 401(k) (including cashing it out with the...
Considerations when making a child custody agreement
Having a legal custody order in place protects the relationship of both parents with their child after a divorce. Working together with your estranged spouse to make a plan can facilitate a healthy coparenting relationship and establish expectations for the next phase...
Can gray divorce have a negative impact on your health?
Those who endure a divorce after the age of 50 may experience different emotions and circumstances than those who are younger and experience this life-altering event. While divorce rates in the United States have fallen overall, U.S. News reports that gray divorce has...
Joint debt considerations in a divorce
Protecting assets when getting divorced commonly becomes a priority for spouses who know they must split up their marital estate. However, the process of negotiating a property division settlement also includes discussions of how to split any shared debt the couple...
How may I keep my pets after the divorce?
Pennsylvania recognizes pets as property, much like your house, car and other assets. During a divorce, you and your spouse must decide on who takes ownership of your pets. When a couple cannot decide by themselves, a family court judge may determine where a dog or...
The divorce, your retirement accounts and a QDRO
Aside from your home, your retirement accounts will likely be the most valuable assets to divide in your impending divorce. However, the equitable division of pensions and other retirement accounts depends on a qualified domestic relations order or QDRO. About the...
What do you know about living with your ex during divorce?
While you and your current spouse decided it was good that you divorce, you also decided it was good to remain together in your marital home in Pennsylvania. Do you know how to survive together during your divorce? Divorce Magazine offers tips for navigating living...
