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In Pennsylvania and across the United States, couples thinking about divorce face practical and emotional issues. Sadness beyond words often occurs when a couple contemplates divorce after many years of marriage. Couples with children face additional difficulties....
In Pennsylvania, an adult adoption is any adoption of a person who is 18 years or older. There are many reasons for an adult adoption, and the process for completing these adoptions can be just as complex as child adoptions. Barriers to adult adoption Adult adoption...
Bad marriages can feel suffocating and emotionally exhausting. However, it is possible for the Pennsylvania divorce process to be smooth, easy and less draining by approaching it with the right mindset. Can There be a Good Divorce? A good divorce is one where the...
When it comes to family law disputes in Pennsylvania, many people believe that the only way to get a fair result is through a court battle. However, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods can provide a more efficient and cost-effective solution than going to...
Even if Pennsylvania parents are not together, they are usually both committed to raising healthy, emotionally secure children. When both parents are involved in raising their child together the process is called co-parenting. Defining co-parenting Many people assume...
Pennsylvania law generally allows both parents to have a relationship with their kids after a divorce. Therefore, your former spouse will remain a part of your life for many years to come if you share children. Making that time as pleasant as possible will benefit...
Co-parenting has many challenges. However, parents in Pennsylvania who want to ensure that they are successful as co-parents and offer their children a healthy, stable environment to grow up in can achieve this by developing a positive relationship with each other and...
While marriage can be a wonderful and fulfilling life event for many, they don't always work out. Divorce often requires parents to make custody arrangements for their children. Pennsylvania custody regulations ensure that the child's well-being is the main factor...
Stepparent adoption occurs when a parent marries a new spouse and that spouse becomes the legal guardian to their stepchild. This form of adoption is common in the U.S., but the procedures can vary according to the state you live in. Here are the basics of stepparent...
In Pennsylvania, both parents generally have custody or visitation rights to their children. Therefore, if you share a child with your former partner, you will likely need to communicate with this person for many years after the relationship ends. How will you...
