Family Law

When a romantic relationship is no longer tenable, things can turn really ugly at any stage of the divorce process.  Divorce means splitting marital assets, figuring out child and spousal support payments, and deciding how custody will be shared.  And all these can be...

Thanks to misconception or sheer naivete, most couples overlook the need for a prenuptial agreement.  Commonly known as a prenup, this is an incredible tool for protecting your assets and interests should the marriage end up in divorce. However, for your prenuptial...

Irritability, grief, anxiety, fright, anger – these are just some of the strong emotions you may be coping with simultaneously as your divorce unfolds.  Those feelings can pile up fast.  It takes a huge toll on you, probably more than you even realize.  If you have...

It is often true that one spouse wants a divorce while the other wants to stay married.  Other times, tempers flare, leading former partners to fight bitterly with one another over minor matters, like who gets to keep the sofa. If you can't resolve those matters...

For most couples, their home is their biggest asset.  When they divorce, the fate of the marital home might be in question.  You must take into account many practicalities before deciding what to do with the marital home. The emotional tie to the marital home might be...

As a divorcing parent, you may have heard horror stories about how divorce can harm your children.  The bad news is that it will.  However well you and your spouse handle your divorce, your children will suffer to some degree. The good news is that once you understand...

Adoptions can be rewarding, but the process of bringing your child home may feel exhausting.  There is no easy way to address the length of time it can take to complete paperwork and the legal aspects of an adoption, but if you have the right guidance, the whole...

Before you decide to move forward with a divorce, it’s reasonable to make sure that this is what you really want to do.  Once you tell your spouse you want to separate, it may be difficult if you change your mind. That’s why it’s smart to ask yourself a few important...

In recent years there has been a significant shift to virtual environments for work, study and entertainment.  The judicial system has also made bold moves towards virtual hearings to maintain bio-security.  The protocols for proper conduct and attire that you would...

No divorce in Pennsylvania is simple or pain-free, even if your marriage has unquestionably been on the rocks for a while and you both knew you were headed for divorce court. Under the most favorable circumstances, you and your ex-spouse can at least talk to each...