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...
With the exception of those who have thorough prenuptial agreements, every divorcing couple in Pennsylvania will need to divide their property at the end of their marriage. Some people resent their ex so much that they lie during property division and hide assets....
After divorce or separation, it’s often difficult for parents to get into a routine when it comes to their children. While both parents want what is best for the child, it may not always be possible to agree on what that means. As you and your family learn to...
Marrying someone who already has a child means that your family grows by more than one person instantly. You will need to consider your stepchild when planning date nights, scheduling your next vacation and budgeting your household finances. You probably already had a...
Many couples will go to great lengths to try to avoid litigation when they divorce. Collaborative divorce may help these couples settle their property division issues outside of court. What are some of the reasons that many people prefer to reach an out-of-court...
There are many misconceptions in circulation about prenuptial agreements. Some people view them as a sign of mistrust or that the marriage is over before it starts. This is not necessarily the case, though. Many couples go on to have perfectly happy marriages after...
Typically, people change their names when they marry or divorce. However, not everyone who wants to change their name does so because of a change in their marital status. Perhaps your parents named you after a relative you dislike, or maybe you have always loathed the...
Separating from your partner seems bad enough, but the fact that you are having to leave the family home adds to your worries. Where will you go? When will you get to see your children? What if your ex tries to stop this? These concerns are perfectly natural, and...
Your child is now an adult. That means they will have more understanding about what it means to go through a divorce. However, when you tell them about your divorce, they may still have a strong emotional reaction to what’s happening. Here is how you can prepare to...
