Author: gradmin
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How Much Will You Have To Pay In Child Support?
Ending a relationship is never easy—especially when children are involved. One of the most complicated parts of a split is…
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Filing for a Pennsylvania Protection from Abuse
What Is a Protection From Abuse Order in Pennsylvania? A Protection From Abuse (PFA) order is a civil court order that shields you from abuse by a family or household member, a current or former intimate partner, or someone with whom you share a child. In Pennsylvania, a judge can order the abuser to stop…
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Co-Parenting Schedules in Pennsylvania: How Custody Really Works in Philadelphia
Courts often encourage a 50/50 parenting schedule when possible. The best plan depends on…
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Dividing a Business During a Divorce
When a business owner divorces in Pennsylvania, the company is usually one of the most valuable assets on the table, and it is handled through the same equitable distribution process that applies to the rest of the marital estate. In most cases the business itself is not cut in half. Instead, the court assigns a…
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Helping children deal with divorce
Helping Children Deal With Divorce in Pennsylvania Children cope best with divorce when both parents keep conflict away from them, maintain consistent routines across two homes, and preserve a loving relationship with each parent. In Pennsylvania, this is not only good parenting advice. It mirrors the exact standard a judge uses: under 23 Pa.C.S. §…
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Modifying a child support order in PA
In Pennsylvania, the consequences of not paying court-ordered child support may be quite serious. In the most severe cases, if you fail to pay, you may face jail time. You may also have your driver’s license or your passport suspended. As such, it is vital to keep up with your support payments. If you are…
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How can I stay financially secure during my divorce?
Maintaining two separate households after a divorce can be an extremely costly endeavor. In many instances, the same family income is divided up to run two residences and pay all bills associated with both of them. In addition to this, one spouse is inevitably paying spousal and child support, adding even more financial strain to…
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Considerations for infant visitation
Establishing a visitation schedule for children is generally easier as they get older, provided that the parents can agree. It’s a bit more difficult when the child is an infant because there are other considerations at play. The schedule must be in the best interest of the infant while allowing both parents to spend time…
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How does a prenuptial agreement protect a business?
The division of property in a divorce proceeding can be made much simpler by a prenuptial agreement. Business owners in particular may benefit from entering into prenuptial agreements prior to marriage, as it allows them to protect their privately owned businesses from being unfairly divided in Equitable Distribution. Determining which party retains ownership of the…
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How can parents alleviate the back-to-school transition post-divorce?
Going back to school amidst the uncertainty that comes with divorce presents a difficult challenge for children who might already be overwhelmed with the transition of new classes, teachers, schedules, friends, activities, and routines. In preparation for the beginning of the school year, divorced parents should re-evaluate their parenting plans and communication strategies to ensure…