Figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that 40 percent of children born around the country are born to parents who are not married. This figure was just 18.4 percent about a decade ago according to the public health institute. There is no...
Month: July 2018
Nasty financial issues often surprise divorcing women
According to a recent online marketplace survey by Worthy, 46 percent of divorced or soon-to-be divorced women face financial surprises during the separation process. Ex-wives in Pennsylvania may be taken aback by certain circumstances, including the need to go back...
Inheritances, IRAs and divorce property division
While inheritances are often considered separate property when Pennsylvania couples go through a divorce, inherited IRAs are playing a growing role in property division. Individual retirement accounts and other types of retirement funds are often some of the most...
What expenses should child support be used for?
Are you paying child support? Do you receive child support payments every month?Whether you're paying or receiving support, it is very important to have a clear understanding of how the money should be used. You want to make sure your children are taken care of, and...
When parents resist paying child support
In some divorces in Pennsylvania and throughout the country, a certain dynamic plays out. The husband is basically satisfied with the marriage while his wife wants changes. She tries for years to discuss this with him, but nothing changes. Eventually, she files for...
Summer vacation, child custody and avoiding fights with your ex
Summer vacation is a time to kick back, relax and spend some quality time with your family. If you're divorced, you know that planning a vacation with your child requires extra time and attention.With so many details to consider, it's imperative to implement a plan of...
Making a parenting schedule
Separated parents in Pennsylvania should understand how important it is to work with their exes when they develop parenting schedules for their children. A well-developed parenting schedule should divide the responsibilities that come with child custody. In addition,...
