Legal custody refers to the right to make major decisions about a child’s life. Physical custody refers to where the child lives and who provides…
Spousal support or alimony can often be modified or terminated if there is a substantial change in circumstances. Remarriage, income changes, cohabitation, or retirement may…
Child custody cases are often emotional and complex, but when one parent makes false allegations against the other, things can turn devastating. Whether it’s a…
Under Pennsylvania law, a man can be required to pay child support even if he did not know the child existed if paternity is legally…
Pennsylvania judges do not penalize parents simply for working night shifts, gig jobs, or irregular schedules. Instead, courts focus on stability, childcare planning, consistency, and…
Whether you can take your child out of state for the holidays depends on your custody order, parenting plan, and state law. In many cases,…
No matter how much time and effort went into your current child support agreement, the number you currently pay or receive is not set in…
If you’re getting divorced, you know how challenging it is to split assets. Divvying up the value of your home, your cars, and your bank…
When a couple gets divorced, both animosity and financial realities can have an impact on the best-laid plans. The question of who pays for college…
Custody battles are tough, and they can be even tougher if you have a criminal record. Many parents who fall into this category naturally worry…
Being undocumented in the United States carries numerous challenges, and when you combine them with the already challenging issues surrounding divorce, it’s easy to be…
In Pennsylvania family law, the primary focus in all issues related to child custody is the child’s well-being. When disputes or concerns come up about…
One of the most emotionally challenging issues of separation and divorce surrounds the question of where the children will live. Though many factors are taken…
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a court-appointed advocate who is responsible for representing a child or incapacitated adult during legal proceedings. Ad litem is…
Reaching an agreement on custody arrangements is one of the most emotionally complex decisions parents going through a divorce face. While most custody agreements see…