Divorce is an emotionally trying experience. On top of the social and emotional pain couples and families endure, couples have to determine how they are to support themselves, and their children, after the divorce has been finalized. How should divorcing couples...
Year: 2021
Things to consider when legally changing your name
There are many reasons that people legally change their names. Most commonly, that has to do with marriage and divorce -- but there are plenty of other valid reasons, as well. Maybe you just want a name that suits you better than the one you were given when you were...
If my ex goes to prison, can I terminate their parental rights?
Maybe you always thought your ex-spouse would end up in prison, or maybe their incarceration took you entirely by surprise. Now, you're questioning whether you should ask the court to terminate their parental rights. Judges must take into consideration a multitude of...
Child custody: A look at Pennsylvania conciliation conferences
During Pennsylvania child custody matters, parents often want to know what will happen in their journey through the judicial system. It is wise to reach out for information as it allows you to prepare for the proceedings in advance. Many parents find that learning...
Can a noncustodial co-parent dictate how you spend child support?
Child support is often a contentious topic for many divorced parents in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The custodial spouse wants to spend these funds in support of the child however they see fit. On the other hand, the noncustodial parent wants to ensure child support...
3 times that collaborative divorce could be the best solution
When you file for divorce, you have the option to choose between two different approaches. In a litigated divorce, you and your ex will go to court, present evidence and fight for what you believe is fair and appropriate. However, you also have the option of filing an...
Divorce settlements can have major tax implications
People who are going through a divorce have a lot to think about. One thing that must be a priority is getting the property division handled. While this might seem like an easy feat, it can turn complicated if there are tax implications involved. Pennsylvania is an...
Never use your children as messengers
Parents who are going through a divorce and those who have already finalized their split might not enjoy having to speak to each other. While some people can get away with never speaking to an ex, it isn’t possible to do that if you share children. One thing that all...
Pennsylvania child support. Separating the truth from myth
Most residents in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, know less about family law than they think they do. Unfortunately, believing in the many popular child support myths is a recipe for disaster when settling this critical divorce issue. Rather than accepting the things you...
Guidance for older men in Pennsylvania considering a divorce
Getting a divorce at any age is painful, but for men over 50, divorce comes with many side effects that may impact their overall health. The “gray divorce” rate involving couples 50 years of age and over continues to rise in the nation and here in the Hollidaysburg...