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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...
How can you bond with your child as a non-custodial parent?
After your divorce, you may worry that you might not bond with your young children if you only share partial custody with your ex-spouse. A recent report by the U.S. News notes that most states receive poor reports related to how much time divorced parents spend with...
4 effective coping strategies for your divorce
You likely did not get married intending to get a divorce later on, but this is a common experience for many. According to Time, the divorce rate in the U.S. is around 39%. Whether your split is amicable or contentious, coping with a divorce can be difficult. These...
How can you prove your date of separation?
When you decide to divorce, it may be hard to prove exactly when a marriage stopped working. In Pennsylvania, determining a date of separation is a legal way for you and your spouse to understand when you both ceased to be together. Divorce and separation According to...
When is sole legal and physical custody possible?
The courts typically want to see a custody situation that allows children to build and maintain relationships with both parents. Due to that, sole legal and physical custody is something the courts try to avoid. How easy or difficult it is to get sole legal and...
How does Pennsylvania calculate child support?
Pennsylvania law establishes guidelines for child support payments. When a couple divorces or has a child together outside of marriage, both parents have a legal responsibility to provide financial support. When considering divorce, understand the factors state courts...
How can I balance my career and family time?
As a divorced parent, you may worry that your ex-spouse has the upper hand in custody arrangements because you have a more demanding career. However, a busy career does not mean you have to give up time with your children. With some adjustments to your time and...
What income is considered while determining support?
If you have concerns about receiving enough child support from your spouse, you should know that divorce judges look at many different factors when granting support. Your spouse may have a job that pays a regular salary, but you should expect a judge to look beyond a...
