Category Archives: Divorce
What You Should Do If Your Spouse Refuses To Divorce You
You’ve filed a petition for a divorce, but your spouse has completely ignored your communications and refuses to sign the papers. This is not as uncommon a situation as you may think. One spouse may feel the relationship has completely failed while the other believes it is still worth fighting for. Although Pennsylvania courts… Read More »
Divorce vs. Separation: What’s the Difference?
While there is no such thing as “legal separation” in Pennsylvania, there are plenty of reasons why you might not want to jump immediately to divorce after a big fight. An alternative to divorce that couples going through a rough patch might want to test out is remaining married but living separately, whether for… Read More »
What Happens If a Spouse Dies Before a Divorce Is Finalized?
Even if a divorce goes exactly as planned, it is a complicated process prone to foster obstacles which prevent a smooth resolution. If significant issues come up for either spouse, however, an already complex process will quickly become harder to complete. One never knows when a major life event could strike, including in the… Read More »
Who Is Responsible For Paying a Child’s Health Insurance After a Divorce?
In Pennsylvania, medical support is well integrated into child support and spousal support, and the party responsible for paying medical support is responsible for paying for the child or spouse’s health insurance, as well as unreimbursed medical expenses. If you are currently going through a divorce and working through your child support arrangement, contact… Read More »
Is It a Good Idea to Split Up the Kids In a Divorce?
One question we hear a lot from couples with more than one child who are seeking a divorce is whether they should keep all their kids together or split up the kids so that each parent can still live with at least one child. Our answer is always that courts will decide arrangements for… Read More »
What To Do If You Catch Your Spouse Cheating
No one likes to talk about adultery, but it is unfortunately all too common in long term relationships these days. In fact, research conducted by Divorce Mag shows that 45-50% of women and 50-60% of men in long term relationships have committed adultery at one point. Further, studies conducted by the American Psychological Association… Read More »
Three Common Misconceptions About Child Custody And Visitation
One of the biggest disputes in a divorce is over custody and visitation rights of the children. If you are currently going through a divorce, you may be facing this exact issue right now. Before jumping to any conclusions about whether you or your ex will be granted custody over your children, make sure… Read More »
Should I Sign A Prenuptial Agreement Before I Get Married?
It may seem a bit unromantic to think of marriage as a contract, but from a legal standpoint, this is the case. As is true with any contract, there are many factors to consider before signing a prenuptial agreement. Each case is unique, and each couple needs to make their own decisions regarding whether… Read More »
Sole Physical Custody vs. Joint Physical Custody: Which Is Better For Your Children?
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is deciding whether you or your ex will have custody over your children. Traditionally, sole physical custody was typically granted to one parent, and visitation rights granted to the other parent. However, with more and more studies showing that joint custody is more beneficial for… Read More »
Can I Move Out Of Pennsylvania With My Child After a Divorce?
There are a number of reasons why you might want to move to a different state after your divorce, such as to pursue a new job or move closer to family. However, moving states with your children after a divorce isn’t as easy as just picking up and moving. In fact, there are certain… Read More »