There's a lot that goes into establishing a closing date for a home purchase — and all it takes is one small thing to push back your chosen date. You can experience a lot of problems and frustration when you have to change the date of your closing. It's best to keep...
How to handle a lien on title that you’ve already paid in full
Liens against your property cause title issues that don't go away until you pay them in full. Some liens or encumbrances are the result of financing decisions. If you take out a loan or mortgage using your home as collateral, the lender will place a lien against the...
Splitting jointly owned real estate when one owner won’t sell
Real estate investing has become a common source of income for middle-class professionals. There are also many couples who choose to buy a house together despite not wanting to get married. Some people even own property jointly with their siblings or cousins because...
How should child support be used by the custodial parent?
Many parents in Philadelphia who are obligated to pay monthly child support typically have real concerns about how the other parent uses these funds. Support payments are not for the parent’s personal use. Instead, the money paid by a co-parent is reserved strictly...
What is your child custody plan for Christmas?
You may have a child custody schedule that works 90% of the time. Maybe your child simply lives with you for one week and then with your ex the following week. It’s simple and gives both of you the exact same amount of time with your child, so there is little room...
