A law that has been passed by the Pennsylvania State Senate to protect children involved in custody disputes could change the way custody works in the state.  The legislation, named Kayden’s Law, was passed with bipartisan support while approaching the anniversary of...

Married couples going through a divorce have a major issue to consider during property negotiations.  What is going to happen with the house?  Should they sell it or allow one partner to keep the house and take over payments?  Look at the pros and cons What is right...

As you go through your divorce, there may be times when you simply cannot compromise.  Your spouse might want to settle your marital estate by taking the family home or keeping your vehicle, but there are some items that you may need or want that you will not be able...

It can be difficult to share custody with your ex-spouse after a Pennsylvania divorce.  Needing to see the ex-spouse several times a week may stress you out, and you may worry about the effect the divorce has on your children. Trying to get away for a bit to relax and...

If you are going through a divorce, you may be experiencing a wide range of unpleasant emotions over the last few months, whether that's anger, shame, guilt or heartbreak.  Dealing with these emotions in a healthy way can be one of the most difficult aspects of a...

If you own a house and you’re getting divorced, you actually have quite a few options.  Some couples remain as joint owners and let the children live in the house, the parents moving in and out of the house around the custody schedule.  Others rent the house out so it...

As a stepparent, you may be the person who raised your spouse’s child.  Now, you may feel that they are your child, even though you aren’t biologically related. If you want to adopt your stepchild, it may be possible.  However, there are some restrictions that might...

Divorce is always challenging for couples.  It's even more so if it happens when you're fast approaching retirement age.  It may be even more unnerving if there's a wide gap between what you and your spouse earn.  You may wonder whether you'll have to turn over a...

The proverb, “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil,” is good advice for divorcing parents.  Children learn in many ways.  They learn from your actions, from the things they hear you say and from the instructions you give them. Unfortunately, it is easy to do or...

If you've already come to the conclusion that your marriage is over, the best you can now hope for is a favorable divorce settlement, whereby you are able to get the child custody arrangement that feels optimal to you, and a share of the marital assets that you feel...