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Mental health counseling is a frequent topic of conversation in family court and in the offices of family law attorneys. That’s certainly no surprise. After all, families involved in the legal system usually experience a great deal of stress, whether the issue is divorce, child custody, domestic violence or another matter. It can all take… Read More »

Child support and alimony obligations can be among the most acrimonious issues in divorce. Often, the party required to pay support doesn’t want to overpay, while the party receiving it doesn’t want to be, in his or her view, shortchanged. When animosity leads to behaviors such as quitting a job or taking a low-paying job… Read More »

Going through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes that might need to be made regarding custody and visitation arrangements while travel is restricted, negotiations over property division need to address any new economic… Read More »

During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. Though this situation… Read More »

When you and your child’s parent separate, whether you’re married or not, you want to maintain a strong, loving relationship with your children, no matter where they live. That is one reason why most parents, when they split up, end up negotiating and agreeing to a parenting plan outside of court. But when parents cannot… Read More »

How much you get to keep following a divorce depends on how the marital assets and debts are divided and what is property is considered separate. If you received an inheritance during the marriage, it’s often considered separate property, but under some circumstances your ex may assert the right to a portion of it, under… Read More »

In Pennsylvania, parents who pay child support share the responsibility of paying medical expenses for their children that insurance doesn’t cover. According to the specific provisions in a divorce decree or child support order, they may be responsible for paying for unreimbursed or uninsured dental, vision and medical costs. However, if neither document addresses these… Read More »

Deciding where children will live and with whom can be one of the most difficult issues in a divorce, for everyone involved. A judge will make the initial decision regarding both legal custody (the authority to make important decisions about the child’s welfare) and physical custody (which determines where the child will actually live and… Read More »

While simply filing for divorce won’t have a direct impact on your credit rating, joint credit accounts, such as those for mortgages or credit cards, will if those accounts remain in effect. It’s important to keep in mind that credit is reported for each person whose name appears on an account. So if you are… Read More »

If you’ve received an inheritance, it may seem natural to want to share it with those you love. However, if you live in Pennsylvania and are considering divorce, there are certain steps you should take to ensure your inheritance isn’t considered part of the marital estate. Pennsylvania law makes a clear distinction between nonmarital and… Read More »