Family Law

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...

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...

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...

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...

Custody of the children is always a big concern for divorcing parents. While you and your spouse may have an idea of what you’d like to see happen, your plans can be thrown in disarray when your teen suddenly expresses a very definite preference about their future....

If you’re divorcing a spouse with narcissistic tendencies or diagnosed narcissism, you probably already know that this is going to be a unique challenge. People who are narcissists want to be in control and to feel like they have “won” any battle they’re a part of....

Once upon a time, marriage was a business transaction. Rulers married off their sons or daughters to expand their empires or promote peace. Nomads bartered their camels for a bride, and parents offered dowries to the family that would take their daughter. Then love...

Children are helpless bystanders when their parents' divorce. They do not want it to happen, but there is nothing they can do about it.  As divorcing parents, you will have a lot on your mind. Yet, it is crucial to make time to ensure your children are coping. Not all...

Many discussions about stepparent adoption focus on the benefits that kids derive from this. While that's undoubtedly important to discuss, stepparents also benefit from becoming legal parents to their stepchildren.  Your knowledge of this information may aid you in...

People often end up staying in unhealthy marriages. There are many reasons for this, but one of the most common is fear. Being scared of change is expected. However, if you push through your fears, you often achieve something far greater. Ending a marriage can require...