Not everyone knows the importance of an advance health care directive, but they should. This document is protective of you and helps you decide how you want to be treated if you get very sick and can no longer make decisions on your own behalf. It also kicks in if...
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What will happen to my retirement accounts in a divorce?
Planning for retirement during a marriage usually means sharing the costs and household work with someone while simultaneously pooling your resources. The same couple that would have a very comfortable retirement together could struggle to maintain their households...
What happens when a party hides money during a divorce?
Pennsylvania's divorce laws are clear that spouses need to make honest and thorough disclosures of their assets and debts to one another or to the courts if a judge is setting the terms for a contested divorce. Unfortunately, there are always those who want to...
The benefits of drafting a parenting plan
Determining how your divorce will go is just the first step when your marriage ends. If you’re a parent, you also have to plan for what life will look like after that divorce, as you share custody of your children. After all, shared custody is the preference of the...
The benefits of creating an estate plan for young parents
If you have small children at home or are currently expecting a new baby, you probably have a lot on your mind. From making sure your home is safe for a baby to covering the costs of child care and medical care, there are a lot of worries for new parents. Big-picture...
How Is Child Support Calculated?
If you and your spouse decide to get divorced, what will happen to your children may be one of your top concerns. There are many considerations to make when figuring out child custody, including determining child support. If necessary, the court may order the...
What does it mean to commingle assets?
Some assets are intended to remain separate, even with married couples. In a divorce, this means that only one person has a claim to that asset and they do not have to split it with the other while dividing up what they own. Perhaps the most common example is an...
How does Pennsylvania determine child custody?
You’re headed for divorce, and you and your spouse cannot agree on a custody solution for your children. This means that you can’t use mediation, so you’re going to have to go to court and let the judge decide. Since your children are the most important part of the...
How does Pennsylvania determine child custody?
You’re headed for divorce, and you and your spouse cannot agree on a custody solution for your children. This means that you can’t use mediation, so you’re going to have to go to court and let the judge decide. Since your children are the most important part of the...
When is child custody modification after divorce a good idea?
For many people who have experienced a protracted divorce, finally being done with court proceedings is often a relief. Once you have finished court proceedings and paid off your legal bills, you may have the desire to avoid family court for the rest of your life, if...