Family Law

Hashing out a parenting plan may prove one of the most challenging parts of a divorce. Deciding what is best for your children in the wake of your split is hard. With so many unknowns, you may feel overwhelmed. One of the newest trends in co-parenting is nesting. The...

Many concerns about children and divorce center around young children. In reality, divorce can have an emotionally destabilizing impact on teenage children as well. Parents need to be conscientious about what their teenage children are feeling. Identifying ways to...

Going through a divorce is hard on everyone involved, but life afterward can be peaceful for parents and children if successful co-parenting is the ultimate goal. It is not always easy to set hard feelings aside, but it is possible to focus on the wellbeing of...

When you and your spouse took over the family business, you were perhaps newly married. It was an exciting time and you worked hard to make sure the business prospered.  Now that you are facing divorce, what will happen to the business during the property division...

After a divorce, families in Pennsylvania like yours have a lot of adjusting to do. Some adjust better than others. In worst case scenarios, those who cannot adjust well may try to take others down with them.  This is sometimes the case with parental alienation....

You may feel that your relationship with your spouse's children is as close as it would be if you were their biological parent. However, the relationship only gains legal recognition if you adopt your stepchildren. Stepparent adoption is not a requirement. However, it...

You likely did not get married intending to get a divorce later on, but this is a common experience for many. According to Time, the divorce rate in the U.S. is around 39%. Whether your split is amicable or contentious, coping with a divorce can be difficult. These...

As a divorced parent, you may worry that your ex-spouse has the upper hand in custody arrangements because you have a more demanding career. However, a busy career does not mean you have to give up time with your children. With some adjustments to your time and...

If you are going through a divorce in Pennsylvania, things are probably already stressful enough without having to worry about who will get custody of your child. Yet if you and your spouse can not agree on a plan for joint custody or visitation, the court will decide...