A person in Pennsylvania who is going through a divorce might be concerned if a higher-paid spouse loses a job during the process. The lower-earning spouse might be worried about whether the spouse can continue paying support during this time or even worried if the...
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What Pennsylvania business owners should know about child support
For Pennsylvania’s small business owners, divorce often brings unwanted uncertainty, especially when your divorce involves child support. You already face pressure from online competition and changing markets, and you may not want to think about adding child support...
Is parental alienation real or a psychological hoax?
It's an all-too familiar story: One parent--let's say the father--wins primary custody of the children. The mother looks forward to her parenting time but starts to notice the children acting differently over time. They ask why she doesn't love them. They say they...
Documents divorcing women are often advised to gather
Women ending a marriage in Pennsylvania have many things to consider. If there are significant personal or professional assets involved, one of the main things to consider is finances. Women in this situation are typically advised to gather certain important documents...
Couples are more likely to divorce when the wife earns more
Many older Pennsylvania residents will remember a time when husbands were expected to be the primary bread winner. However, that expectation is no longer the norm. In today's world, almost 40% of wives earn more than their husbands. While some couples are fine with...
Balancing divorce with work
Some divorcing spouses in Pennsylvania may be concerned about how to balance a professional life with a marital separation. One important strategy is to compartmentalize the divorce from work life. Things may arise during the work day, but soon-to-be exes should try...
Steps to take after a divorce is finalized
Typically, there are still actions that need to be taken after a divorce in Pennsylvania has formally concluded. First, it will be important to make changes to a health care policy. If a person was on a former spouse's policy, it will be necessary to find a new...
Do you feel like your spouse loves social media more than you?
Most people enjoy using social media to connect with others. With your busy schedule, liking, poking or commenting might be your way of maintaining connections with your friends.But if you and your spouse are both active on your social media accounts, you might feel...
How does the breakup of a blended family affect stepchildren?
In many situations, “family” means more than shared genetics. Blood may be thicker than water, but the relationships and loyalties you develop may not have anything to do with DNA, even among those you choose to include in your family.The American family...
Refinancing or assuming a mortgage after divorce
When couples in Pennsylvania get a divorce, one partner may decide to keep the marital home. Even in this situation, both spouses might decide that they will remain on the joint mortgage. This can be risky because a missed payment will affect both of them even if only...