Though specifics vary from case to case, in Pennsylvania most child support court orders require payments until the child reaches 18 years of age – also known as the majority age. If all of the payments are made, the case is typically closed. However, where there is...
Month: January 2017
Court must approve child custody to make it enforceable
When Pennsylvania parents of young children go through a divorce, the family court will require a written parenting plan that describes the child custody schedule. People either reach terms for splitting the care of children through negotiation or litigation....
How to get along with the child’s other parent after a divorce
A written parenting plan may be an effective way to help Pennsylvania parents remember to put their kids first after a divorce. It may help ensure that both of them take an active role in raising their children. When one decides to let the other raise a child on his...
Divorcing with kids requires empathetic legal counsel
Every day, throughout Pennsylvania and across the country, there are couples facing the struggle of navigating the troubled waters of divorce while still loving their children. It's no secret that many couples find it difficult to divorce without the process having...
Avoiding divorce mistakes that could cost thousands
In some Pennsylvania divorce cases, people agree to certain property division scenarios that cause them to miss out on thousands of dollars that they might have otherwise been entitled to receive. Some agree to these settlements because of not understanding how...
