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Common questions and answers about Pennsylvania child support All too often, child support cases become battles over nickels and dimes. The purpose of child support is of course to maintain the best interests of the child during and after a divorce. Pennsylvania Child Support Guidelines aim to mimic the marital financial duty of the parents […]

What a family should know about grandparents rights   Being a grandparent is a rewarding and often life changing role. Providing love and support to a grandchild is a wonderful aspect of watching a family grow. Unfortunately, there are instances where this may be disrupted. Death of a spouse or divorce could drive a wedge […]

Gender equality in the courtroom With the breakdown of traditional gender roles, a “Mr. Mom” is no longer a rarity. The laws support the best interests of the child and to have the father present in a child’s life. Fathers’ rights in Pennsylvania exist to help many fathers build and retain relationships with their children […]

How a simple slip can destroy negotiations As adults, we tend to be more dismissive about the consequences of our sharing habits, but this can have an adverse affect on your divorce, custody or support case. Many emails, tweets, and status updates can change the course of what could have been a simpler divorce settlement […]

Determining marital debts and dividing them equitably Along with great wealth, a marriage can create costly debts. Some marriages end in divorce because of this fact. On the other hand, many people remain in unhappy marriages because they “can’t afford” to divorce. The prospect of taking on shared debt as an individual can be intimidating, […]

Divorce tips, myths, and other tidbits If you are considering divorce, you may feel that learning more about it will alleviate the stress of making a decision.  Friends and family may be offering lots of divorce tips, and surely the internet can confuse things.  Many couples need help dissecting misconceptions about divorce in Pennsylvania.  Some common misconceptions […]

Custody laws protect the “best interest of the child” Pennsylvania has thorough laws about child custody. Parents and even grandparents create a shared custody plan. Of course, custody matters are more complex than anticipated and Court involvement may be necessary.  Court involvement may be a last resort, but child custody laws in Pennsylvania illustrate the state’s vested interest in […]