When parents in Pennsylvania decide to divorce or break up, they may face a particularly challenging issue when it comes to determining custody of the children. In most cases, courts want children to have both parents as an active part of their upbringing, so long as...
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Seeking insight on keeping emotions in check during a divorce
If you and your spouse decide to take separate paths in life, you might have concerns about how the outcome of your divorce will affect your future. Although taking steps to prepare for what comes next could prove imperative, you may also find it challenging during...
Modern family courts prefer both parents’ involvement
Some Pennsylvania fathers may be afraid that they will face bias in family court when it comes to child custody. Indeed, some people stay in bad relationships because they are concerned about the legal and financial consequences of divorce, including child custody....
The benefits of drafting a prenuptial agreement
Pennsylvania law calls for the equitable division of marital estates, but that does not mean married couples in the Keystone State are unable to decide for themselves how their assets will be divided should they choose to divorce. Drafting a prenuptial agreement...
Tips for fathers seeking child custody
Pennsylvania fathers who are going through a divorce might wonder whether they will be at a disadvantage in family court if there is a custody dispute. This was often the case in the past, when the practice was usually to award custody to mothers with the assumption...
I want a divorce but my spouse does not
When you are ready to end your marriage, you hope that you can get the dissolution process over with quickly and without too much drama. Unfortunately, some Pennsylvania residents will find that, even though they are ready for divorce, their spouses are not. How is a...
Do you need a separation agreement prior to filing for divorce?
In order to obtain a divorce in Pennsylvania, you must separate from your spouse for at least 90 days for an uncontested divorce and two years for a contested divorce. A lot can happen in those periods that could put your post-divorce financial life at risk.Even...
Actions that indicate a divorce may be imminent
Some individuals in Pennsylvania are pretty sure they want a divorce but have doubts in the back of their mind, perhaps wondering if they are making the right decision. The whole process would be much easier if there was one thing that indicated the marriage should...
Prenups can benefit people of various backgrounds
Couples in Pennsylvania planning their wedding may not want to put too much thought to divorce at a time when they are celebrating their relationship. However, given that nearly 50% of all marriages end with a divorce, it can be an important consideration to keep in...
Pregnant? You may wish to consider a postnup
When Pennsylvania couples are expecting a newborn, this may be the last time that they want to consider the possibility of divorce. However, it can be an important time to think about issues that could arise if the couple separates while they are feeling positive...