You and your former partner went your separate ways in terms of romance. Nonetheless, you have children together so will have to continue working as a parental team. This can be challenging, particularly in the beginning. Disputes are bound to arise, but what matters...
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Is visitation connected to child support?
Can you cut off your co-parent’s visitation with your child if they won’t pay child support? This is a common question from a lot of custodial parents who are dealing with the frustration of a co-parent who can pay the support they owe but won’t. There are a lot of...
Can you waive your right to alimony in Pennsylvania?
In past eras, it was almost a guarantee that one spouse (typically a wife) in a divorce would obtain some amount of spousal support. In contrast, many couples now believe alimony is a frivolous remnant of the past. Some go so far as to waive the right to support in...
2 important estate planning considerations as you divorce
If you’re planning to divorce, you’ll also want to think about the necessary modifications to your estate plan. You likely don’t want to wait until the final divorce decree is signed to begin putting these in place. However, you don’t want to jump the gun either. ...
How will the court address your pet during a divorce?
When you decided that you wanted to get divorced, you also told your spouse that you wanted to take the dog with you. The two of you bought your pet together, but you work from home, so you spend a lot more time with the dog than your spouse. You believe it’s only...
Getting divorced? Guard your tech and your privacy
Technology is deeply interwoven with most people’s daily lives. You may keep your bills, your correspondence, your business information, your taxes and even your journal or goals on your computer or phone – and think nothing of it. If you’re getting divorced, however,...
Who can make decisions when you can’t make them yourself?
Most adults assume that they’ll always be able to make decisions for themselves, but there may come a time when you’re incapacitated. Planning for this possibility is part of having a comprehensive estate plan. You can give someone your powers of attorney to take...
Factors to consider when negotiating custody
You and your spouse are going your separate ways. Ultimately, this is the best decision for everyone involved. During your divorce, there will be many aspects to settle, none of which are more important than your child custody arrangements. Generally, the courts...
Plan for your finances after divorce
One of the challenges of divorce is having to pay for your lifestyle on only your income. This is a significant change for someone who was used to living in a two-income household. Setting up a budget can help to make the adjustment a bit easier. There are essential...
Have financial differences made your marriage unworkable?
Unfortunately, not every marriage is built to last. Some couples drift apart over time and others disagree on fundamental issues. Disputes over finances are one of the leading causes of divorce in the U.S. Which financial matters are couples most likely to disagree...