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, you do need the other parent’s permission, and traveling without…
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 stone. Change comes to everything, and a significant change 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 accounts is tough, but the real stress comes when you…
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 represents a significant flashpoint in the state of Pennsylvania, where…
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 that their past mistake will cost them the chance to…
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 overwhelmed. In Pennsylvania, undocumented immigrants have legitimate concerns about whether…
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 a child’s best interests, safety, or ability to express their…
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 into account, the most important consideration is what the court…
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 a Latin term that means “for the lawsuit,” and the…
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 children going back and forth between each of their parents’…
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) has been a game changer for how both individuals and couples build their families. Technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg and sperm donation, and surrogacy offer hope to those facing…
Divorce settlements are often hard-fought answers to questions about the financial, custodial, and support obligations between former spouses. But what happens when circumstances change? In Pennsylvania, ex-spouses facing significant shifts in their circumstances can ask…
Divorce is never easy, and it’s especially hard when there are minor children involved. Reaching an agreement on custody is among the most fraught aspects of family law, and when one parent wants to relocate…
There are plenty of reasons why an individual would want to move from the area where they lived when they were first divorced. But in Pennsylvania, if your marriage included children and a custody agreement…
Falls are a leading cause of injury among nursing home residents, often resulting in broken bones, head trauma, or worse. In many cases, these falls are preventable and occur due to neglect. Common Causes of…