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Going to court to determine the custody of your children can be one of the most disheartening parts of a divorce. You might wonder if there are things you can do to prepare for the experience. Taking a proactive approach might increase your confidence as the court...
Gray divorce, or a marriage that ends after age 50, is now a common event. In fact, according to Captrust Financial Advisors, greater than 1/3 of all divorces in the United States involve couples of this age, and instances continue to rise. If you find yourself facing...
Changes to your finances are an inevitable outcome of a divorce. Your credit could feel the push and pull of fluctuating income and financial responsibility. A proactive approach to guarding your credit may minimize the repercussions of your split on your financial...
When most couples enter into marriage, they are not thinking about what would happen in the event the marriage does not last. However, since around half of all marriages end in divorce, it is smart to have a plan in place in the event it occurs. Every couple can...
Determining child custody can be one of the most difficult parts of going through a divorce. The first priority is what situation is best for the child, and there are various factors that a court examines. If both parents provide for the child and are good caregivers,...
As a parent, your financial obligation does not end once your child turns 18 — at least, not in Pennsylvania. If your teen decides to pursue post-secondary education, both you and his or her other parent have a legal obligation to contribute as much as you feasibly...
As in other states, in Pennsylvania most types of assets and debts that either spouse acquired while married automatically became shared marital property. In addition to physical assets, such as your house, vehicles and valuable personal items, marital property can...
The more assets you have, the more complex property division will be during divorce, and your family business is likely to take center stage in the proceedings. As your most valuable asset, there are three basic options to consider in determining the fate of the...
It may feel easy to justify staying together with a spouse for the sake of your kids. Even if you two no longer communicate, the media often portrays divorce as a devastating negative situation for children. However, while divorce is a big change for kids, sometimes...
Joint custody proves useful in numerous ways to both parents and children in divorce situations. This has a well-established basis through numerous studies performed globally and across decades. But what are these benefits? Parents should understand them well before...