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Divorce impacts more than just your relationship with your former spouse. It can also affect the bonds between your children, especially when custody decisions separate them into different households. Thus, understanding split custody helps you protect these vital...
When your marriage ends, your child likely becomes the center of every decision. You may wonder how custody works and what role you will play. In Pennsylvania, custody is not one-size-fits-all. As each family has a different story, the court will look closely at what...
No two divorces are alike, but same-sex couples often face even more unexpected issues. Even now that the law recognizes same-sex marriage, legal gaps still show up in these cases. These gaps cause confusion, delays and emotional strain, which is why clear...
If your spouse recently filed for divorce and your name is not on the deed, you might worry you will be left with nothing. However, Pennsylvania law looks beyond the name on a title. Property bought during a marriage is generally presumed to be marital property, even...
In Pennsylvania, a child support order is a legally binding court order. When a judge sets a support amount, they expect the paying parent to make payments in full and on time. Unfortunately, life doesn't always go as planned, and some parents stop paying due to job...
In Pennsylvania, your child doesn’t get to decide which parent they live with, but their opinion can matter. Judges may consider what your child wants, depending on their age and maturity, but that’s only part of a larger decision. Here’s what actually influences...
Many parents feel confused about how Pennsylvania courts decide child support. It's easy to think judges only look at paychecks or hourly wages. But PA child support rules look beyond regular job pay. Knowing what counts as income can help parents avoid surprises and...
In Pennsylvania, one of the factors divorce courts consider when dividing marital property or awarding alimony is both spouses’ age and health. These personal details can significantly influence how assets are divided and whether one spouse receives financial support...
Custody orders capture a moment in time, not the way life keeps unfolding. Jobs change, parents move and children grow into new routines that don’t always fit what the court once decided. When those shifts start to pull your family off balance, Pennsylvania law gives...
When your co-parent constantly violates your custody order, you may wonder why you should continue paying them child support if they’re not respecting your parental rights. You’re not alone. Many parents in this situation consider withholding payments as a way to...
