If you are a couple headed for divorce, chances are you have questions about child support. One of the more common ones that parents ask is if child support can be modified. Yes, child support can absolutely be modified, and this is not unusual. Once a child support...
Year: 2021
Co-parenting after divorce: How to make it work
Unless there were serious issues during the divorce process, such as substance abuse or domestic violence, having both parents actively involved in their child’s upbringing is the best way of ensuring that all your kid’s needs are met. This is known as co-parenting or...
3 common challenges with a high-net-worth divorce
Getting divorced is a major decision that can bring different challenges from many angles. However, the divorce process can be more complicated for those with a high net worth. In a high-asset divorce, there are likely to be complex disputes over vast sums of money,...
You want to change your name legally after your divorce
As you went through your divorce, you kept one thought in mind. You wanted to resume your career, so you would have a better opportunity to support your children. You may have begun your career using your maiden name. After marrying, you may have decided to use your...
5 of the top reasons for divorce
Have you ever wondered how close you and your spouse are to getting a divorce and why it may happen? Maybe you’ve heard that half of all marriages end in divorce or perhaps you have friends who are going through it, so you’ve wondered if you’ll eventually find...
Managing high-conflict custody exchanges: Tips for success
To say that you and your co-parent are a high-conflict couple is an understatement. No matter how hard you try not to engage, your co-parent seems constantly ready for a fight -- and they try hard to provoke one at any opportunity. How do you keep the peace long...
How to get a resistant spouse to agree to an uncontested divorce
There's not one single reason you can point to that explains why all divorces occur. Spouses may grow apart over time, one (or both) parties may engage in infidelity, money issues can strain the relationship to the breaking point and more. In some cases, calling the...
Two reasons custody orders can be modified in Pennsylvania
The adage “nothing lasts forever” can be true for a lot of things, including child custody agreements. As life’s circumstances change and a child grows, custody plans may need to be modified. After all, what works for a toddler may not work for a teenager. Here are...
When can your prenuptial agreement be overturned?
When people marry, they often hope that their union will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. This is why it is important that you protect yourself with a prenuptial agreement that outlines how your assets will be divided should the marriage...
Do stepparents have custody rights in Pennsylvania?
Despite not having a biological relationship, stepparents can still play a vital role in the upbringing of a child. Stepparents can take on the responsibility of raising the child in their formative years, bringing the child to and from school as well as caring for...