Father’s Contract Fines Himself 10K to Modify Custody Divorce, support and custody are all separate actions. Public policy does not allow parents to bargain away support payments and any contracts are scrutinized to ensure fairness and the best interests of the child. When parties are able to come to agreements outside of the court […]
An objective look at hiring a divorce lawyer When you are facing a major decision that normally comes with a big price tag, you want to look into every possible option before making the purchase. Just like any other venture in life, deciding on whether or not to hire an attorney should provoke the fundamental […]
The decision to choose between divorce or mediation is one that requires a lot of thought before the process begins. Many couples consider mediation as a friendlier, more cooperative and constructive alternative for divorce. Some find that counseling leads them back together and in a better place; however, many couples may be at a different […]
Managing a household as a couple can be hard enough – as a single parent, managing a job and family solo can be burdensome. When a parent is able to get a support award, collecting can be tricky. Whether it locating the other parent, establishing paternity, or getting payments timely, there are numerous headaches that […]
There are varying opinions about when and how to move on to a new relationship prior to the entry of the divorce decree. A couple is often emotionally, physically and even financially divorced by the time they even file their divorce complaint; however, this is not always the case. Post-separation behavior does not normally affect […]
For complex/high income divorce cases, there are often multiple sources of income to consider. Whether or not these sources are to be considered as income for support can mean a dramatic difference, especially where gifts and loans are involved. In a recent Pennsylvania support case, Suzanne D. v. Stephen W., 65 A3d 965 (2013), the […]
In cases where a divorce is initiated by marital misconduct, the concept of alimony can be even more daunting than usual. It is not unusual for the conduct of the cheating spouse to come up in most of the conversations that take place during the divorce process; it can be painful and frustrating. In Pennsylvania, […]
How 12 months of unpaid child support could disappear Many parents collecting child support know how important those payments can be to their children. When support payments are not received, the children suffer the most. Our state performs well on support collection; however, there are the exceptions. One Pennsylvania woman is fighting back against state […]
Preparing for the First Meeting with a Bucks County Divorce Lawyer It goes without saying that making the first call to schedule a consultation with a divorce lawyer can be intimidating. There are surely thousands of thoughts racing through your mind, trying to predict the future and cover all the bases. Trying to be logical during […]
How certifications and experience go to work for clients Bucks County divorce cases are all different – various issues arise concerning custody, support and sometimes abuse. Despite the unexpected nuances, most cases boil down to money. If it is not the root of the problem, finances and dividing up marital debt become tangled branches of a complicated process. Bucks County divorce attorneys […]
