Family Law

Vacation time can be great for bonding with your children. It is a chance to spend uninterrupted time together, far from the distractions and routines of everyday life such as homework, sports matches and work. Vacations become even more important after a divorce,...

If you have ever asked divorcing friends what it is like still living together under the same roof, they will usually tell you it is awkward. If your home is palatial, you and your spouse may be able to spread out to opposite ends of the building and avoid each other....

Divorce impacts you both financially and emotionally. You probably know you need to connect with support from friends and loved ones to let go of the pain you have from the end of your marriage and move on to happier circumstances. What you may not think of is the...

Many people assume that long-term marriages aren’t going to end -- yet plenty of people over 50 years of age eventually find that their marriages just are not working. There are a lot of reasons for this, but it’s likely that the two adults have simply grown apart...

A co-parenting arrangement is often seen as being a good option for children since they get to have meaningful relationships with both parents. The parents work as a team to raise the children, which enables the child to enjoy consistency and stability. Making the...

Understanding that you may get divorced even before your partner files for that divorce can be very helpful. The more time you have to plan ahead, gather paperwork, think about your divorce goals and consider your future, the better.  That’s why it’s important to know...

If you want to grow your family, one of the things you may be looking in to is adoption. Adoption can let you bring a child into your home, either from the U.S. or another country, and give them the life that they deserve. It can be used to give your spouse parental...

Generally speaking, parenting plans following a divorce are not locked into place. Things change, and parents adapt. As long as you and your ex-spouse agree on what needs to be done, there’s not usually a problem. But what happens when you have a disagreement over...

When a high-profile couple files for divorce, details of their personal lives often make headlines. This has been the case for several years now regarding the divorce and child custody hearings between actress Angelina Jolie and her ex, Brad Pitt. Many parents in...

Married Pennsylvania residents who are thinking about divorce should understand how the changes created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could impact life after marriage. Certain provisions of the TCJA, specifically those that deal with child support and alimony, may make...