Category Archives: Divorce
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 »
Helping Your Kids Adapt To a Blended Family
Divorce proceedings can sometimes take years, and in the process you may find someone you want to spend the rest of your life with. If you and your new partner both have children, it may be difficult for your children and your partner’s children to adapt to living in a new blended household with… Read More »
Five Common Myths Busted About Child Custody and Visitation Rights
Going through a divorce is a trying time for everyone involved, and the last thing you need is to create more confusion for yourself by subscribing to common myths floating around about child custody in a divorce. We will dispel some of the most common myths about child custody in Pennsylvania for you in… Read More »
Determining Who Gets to Keep the House In a Divorce
For many couples, a house is the most valuable asset they own, as well as the most nostalgic, with years of memories locked inside. As such, it is no surprise that one common point of contention during a divorce is who gets to keep the house. Like most questions that are raised during a… Read More »
