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How visitation fits into a child custody plan
Child custody is one of the most important matters that Pennsylvania parents have to work out when they choose to end their relationship. The care and custody of their kids can become contentious, though, when they cannot agree on an arrangement that meets their kids’...
How can I tell my children about our divorce?
Divorce is rarely easy. The process of untangling your life from your spouse’s can be fraught with complexities that are hard-fought and emotional. The ramifications of how your divorce plays out can have long-term consequences for you, too, especially as it pertains...
Thinking about the future during divorce property division
When Pennsylvania residents are going through a divorce, they have quite a few issues to think about. But, perhaps no issue can impact your long-term financial stability like the issue of property division. Resolving issues related to property division is crucial at...
Distinguishing alimony from spousal support in Pennsylvania
The terms alimony and spousal support are often used interchangeably for the financial payments a person makes to their ex-partner pursuant to divorce. However, in Pennsylvania these two terms distinguish payments based on the stage of divorce individuals have...
What will happen to the family business if I divorce?
You and your spouse may have worked together for years cultivating a family business in Harrisburg that has seen significant financial success. However, your marriage may not have been as successful, and you may one day find yourself facing a divorce. Before dividing...
How is child support enforced?
Child support is intended for the well-being of the child it is supporting and all children are entitled to financial support from both of their parents. For that reason, there are methods of enforcing a child support order that divorced parents should be familiar...
Pennsylvania’s best interests standard for child custody
There's no doubt that divorce changes your life. Your finances and emotions have to be disentangled from your spouse in such a way that your new normal may not look anything like your married life. Just as that change may be for better or worse, so, too, can changes...
What do you know about protecting your assets during divorce?
While adjusting to your decision to divorce your spouse, you may feel at a loss regarding what to handle first. Because you have substantial assets, focus on protecting those for now. Safeguarding your assets becomes a top priority for a financially stable...
Do I need a confidentiality agreement for my divorce?
A Pennsylvania divorce can be a complicated process when there are many financial issues at stake. Some or many documents involved may be private and deserve protection. According to Forbes, here are some reasons why you might need a confidentiality agreement for your...
Divorce litigation vs. mediation: which is right for you?
Divorce is hard under any circumstances – even if it’s ultimately what’s best for both parties. But while people tend to think of the divorce process as adversarial, there’s an alternative option to litigation that allows you and your ex to settle your differences...
