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1/31/19

Written by Robert Davidson – Domestic violence is all about Because most batterers have experienced chronic violence in their own dysfunctional families, and the resultant lack of support and love any child needs while growing up, they become hyper-sensitive to rejection and cannot bear the emotional pain they experienced during those formative years. Thus, when an abuser senses-almost always incorrectly-that his partner is anything less than fully present through constant doting and assurances that...

1/28/19

When should you consider hiring an attorney for a divorce?

There are many things to manage when going through a divorce. You must divide your assets, decide who will keep the marital home and determine child custody, if you share children. Depending on your specific situation and relationship, a divorce can be relatively simple or incredibly complex. You may be wondering if hiring a divorce attorney is necessary. Although parties can process a divorce on their own, every county has nuances. You may also think...

1/9/19

Who Pays For A Child’s Health Insurance Following A Divorce?

Written By Jennifer Pell The Affordable Care Act stipulates that Children’s health insurance matters A healthy childhood starts when a child is a baby and of weaning age. During a divorce, it’s important that both parents promote a healthy lifestyle. So work together to ensure you’re offering the same foods, made in the same way. Where possible, offer What type of health insurance do children need? Children from low or middle-income families may...

1/4/19

Juvenile Driving And Its Impact On Family Law

Written By Jennifer Pell Handing over the cash or keys for a motor vehicle is an important part of growing up for many American teens. There’s a huge level of responsibility attached to motoring; despite this, many young drivers don’t take this responsibility to heart. For instance, Juvenile delinquency has a complex and sensitive interaction with family law. Dealing with the range of motoring offenses in a way that is sufficiently punitive while safeguarding...

12/18/18

Why you may want to consider mediation for child custody

Going through a divorce often brings out the worst in people. Former spouses accuse each other of dishonesty and rehash old arguments. When children are involved, things can get particularly heated. You and your soon-to-be ex love your children, so you each want to spend as much time with them as possible. This can lead to conflict. Even if you and your former partner disagree about custody, that does not mean a nasty court case...

12/10/18

How to Cope with Later Life Divorce

Written By Jennifer Pell Among Americans aged 50 and older, divorce rates have doubled since the 1990s, according to a recent Pew Research Center report. Researchers postulate various reasons for this boom in what is sometimes termed ‘gray divorce’. On the one hand, we are living longer than ever before. Thus, someone in their 50s has decades of life ahead, and may find that over the years, they have become incompatible with their spouse. Secondly,...

12/3/18

Protect your children’s emotional well-being during your divorce

Written By Jennifer Pell Divorces are stressful and painful for everyone involved, but the little ones often are the ones who suffer the most, and good parents are well aware of this. A survey conducted for the American Sociological Review revealed that around 50% of American children have experienced, or will experience, the divorce of their parents. Understandably, parents are so emotionally entangled in their own struggles and the processes of a divorce that they...

11/16/18

Is the collaborative law approach right for your divorce?

You have accepted your marriage is no longer working, and you want to move forward with your life. Though you know a divorce is the next step, you and your soon-to-be ex want to avoid as much conflict and pain as possible. You just are not sure the best way to go about that. One option you may consider is a collaborative law divorce. Collaborative law is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It keeps...

10/18/18

Is divorce mediation right for us?

Not every couple who is looking to divorce wants to duke it out. Many are looking for respectful, amicable ways to end a marriage. If you are interested in a more peaceful process for your divorce, it may be worth considering whether mediation is right for you. What is mediation? The purpose of mediation is to settle disputes without going to court. It is a facilitated process in which the parties arrive at their own...

10/15/18

Calculating The Reasonable Needs Of A Child: Lessons From Hanrahan v. Bakker

For parents of minor-aged children who divorce or split up, in addition to decisions related to child custody and visitation, child support obligations and amounts must be decided. In Pennsylvania, t In most cases, Pennsylvania Support Guidelines are applied and calculated without question. However, in cases where one or both parents earn substantial incomes that exceed $30,000 per month, other factors may be taken into consideration when determining support amounts. Child Support Calculations In High-Income...