If you pay child support in Pennsylvania, the amount of your payments comes from the court's calculations during your divorce. The calculation process attempts to ensure that you and your ex-spouse together provide approximately the same financial resources as you...
25+ Years of trusted representation & superior results for clients. Nobody will fight harder than us.
Rowe Law Offices, P.C.
Discussing custody concerns with your family members
From the division of marital property to child support and custody, there are a host of concerns with divorce. However, custody is especially challenging, not only because of how it affects a parent's life (such as a difficult custody dispute) but especially in terms...
What should you not do when fighting for child custody?
Child custody cases can be difficult. At times, a custody battle may even become ruthless. It is important that you do not allow your custody battle to go that far. If you want to better your chances at winning in a custody battle, Huffington Post has some tips. There...
What can I do when I cannot pay child support?
After you receive an order from the court to pay child support, you may end up at one point having trouble making your payments. Whether you lose your job or suffer a pay cut, struggling with money can make it tough to pay your own bills let alone your child support...
The Do’s and Don’ts of a QDRO
Dividing your property in a divorce is often one of the most difficult tasks. While you may agree on the details, handling the legal aspects may be trickier. One of the most common situations that require a bit more work is dividing a retirement account. Whether it is...
Parenting time interference in Pennsylvania
In an ideal world, divorced or separated parents would be able to resolve their issues on their own and without involving their children. Unfortunately, the world is not ideal, and a disagreement between parents often results in one or both parents committing parental...
Who pays for childhood education after a divorce?
It is the responsibility of both legal parents to provide for a child's necessities, such as education. How you would organize this for your case would depend on your circumstances. For most families, court orders provide official structure for payments. In...
What to consider when splitting an IRA in a divorce
Pennsylvania residents and others who have an IRA may have to give a portion of its proceeds to a spouse in a divorce. In most cases, splitting an IRA is an easy process to complete. However, this may not be true if an individual has opted to take scheduled annual...
Parenting plans can change as children grow
When parents in Pennsylvania decide to divorce or separate, it can be a challenging transition to co-parenting. Even when parents have had conflicts in their personal relationship, co-parenting requires them to find a way to work together to put the best interests of...
Advocating in a child custody hearing
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...