Family Law

Pennsylvania courts do not split everything 50/50 in divorce. They follow equitable distribution, which means a judge divides marital assets and debts based on fairness, not strict equality. Here’s what you need to know. Only marital property gets divided Courts...

Divorcing a narcissist isn’t like other breakups. You are not just ending a marriage — you are disentangling yourself from someone who thrives on control, manipulation or emotional chaos. That means your strategy needs to be sharp, steady and protective of your peace....

When couples divorce, they generally divide their marital assets. This can be a complex and contentious process. In Pennsylvania, judges employ an approach commonly referred to as equitable distribution to divide marital assets if couples cannot reach an amicable...

Property division matters are a challenge in virtually all Pennsylvania divorces. However, couples with more valuable property often find the process more difficult to manage. Many couples share real property or vehicles, as well as financial accounts and retirement...

In a divorce, almost all marital assets are evaluated, valued and divided between spouses by a judge. For example, a house may be sold and the assets are evenly distributed. Or, this could mean that a house stays with one spouse in exchange for the other spouse...

Divorce will completely shake up your stable, predictable life. Your daily schedule, your finances and your family itself will all have to change when you end your marriage. Many people put off filing for divorce in Pennsylvania in part because they don't know what to...

After a divorce, sometimes people are eager to scrap everything that reminds them of their marriage. Women may opt to go back to using their maiden name, so they take legal steps to change it. You may want to think about a few pertinent issues prior to making your...

Parental kidnapping is a serious offense and one that many parents worry will affect them and their children. It happens when a child is taken by one parent who withholds custody and visitation from the other without a court order. They might hide the child, continue...

You have a job that requires you to travel extensively, so you accepted a custody plan that left your child mostly in your ex-spouse’s care. You do much of your regular visitation via electronic means – like video calls, chat apps, phone calls and text messages. The...

Prenuptial agreements are more common now than ever. People from many backgrounds, including professional and working-class adults, now see the value in agreeing to certain terms prior to a wedding. You may worry that your fiance will misinterpret your desire to talk...