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12/16/14

Failure to pay child support case gets complicated for immigrant

When a The Indian immigrant was ordered to pay $1,000 a month in support. He was the owner of a jewelry store. The business failed, and the man claimed that the child support payments would be the entirety of his salary. He then did not pay and ended up jailed for contempt. The man was to stay jailed until he paid $8,000. He spent six months in jail until a motion was presented to...

12/9/14

Some couples may want to protect privacy during divorce

For couples of a certain stature or those in the public eye, privacy of personal affairs may be of the utmost concern. When a couple becomes entangled in a court case, certain information may go from the private to the public domain. For some Pennsylvania couples, having private information become public during a Court hearings pertaining to divorce are part of public record and, in actuality, any member of the public can attend a divorce hearing and...

12/5/14

Adoption requires individual attention for Pennsylvania families

The decision to adopt is just the first step for a family that wishes to grow. The In Pennsylvania, the process varies for each county. This means having legal representation who understands the rules and laws for that particular county is a must. The first step in the adoption process usually entails having the birth parent or parents’ consent and having their parental rights terminated. Handling this portion of an adoption in a sensitive...

11/24/14

Divorce for older couples in Pennsylvania can be complex

Divorce can be disruptive to daily life and future plans at any age. However, when a couple over a certain age decides to One area that makes a divorce more complicated after retirement age is if the couple has already made estate-planning preparations. A divorce can impact finances across the board and make certain estate plans for adult children an issue or obligation that may not currently work. Assets may be redistributed, and one...

11/17/14

Divorce can complicate the holidays for parents and children

The holiday season can present a wide range of logistical problems for any family. When a One vital tip is to start the holiday plan by referring to the original paperwork and parenting plan. This can provide clear starting guidelines and adjustments can be mutually made from there. One other vital tip is to have a clear plan in place long before it is needed. Arranging details in advance can prevent last minute confusion...

11/11/14

Once fate of house is decided in divorce, complications can arise

Once a couple decides to split, there are many decisions that need to be made. For many couples in Pennsylvania, custody issues may be the most contentious and personal to arise during a When one spouse decides to keep the house, that spouse often needs to refinance the loan in order to relieve the other from the burden of the mortgage. Refinancing, due to loan restrictions, can be difficult. The transition from a two-income family...

11/4/14

Retirement and taxes change after Pennsylvania divorce

When a Retirement plans can be greatly impacted by divorce. One spouse may not have any retirement savings in his or her name because the other spouse was the main wage earner in the household . In situations in which one spouse was dependent upon the other, when a split occurs, retirement plans may also need to be split. This division of retirement savings can mean one party may have to extend the number of years he or...

10/28/14

Child support problems can pose unique challenges

Whenever parents agree to a The man was said to have fathered a child in 1987, according to state documentation. He was allegedly served with papers at his father’s home related to a paternity proceeding. That process server apparently claimed that the man refused to sign the summons. However, documents later showed the man was in prison at the time of service and physically unable to refuse to sign, seemingly supporting his contention that...

10/22/14

Pennsylvania women may need financial advice as part of divorce

There are many lifestyle, emotional and physical changes that come about when a couple goes from being married to being It is estimated that the income for a woman can drop by 37 percent right after a divorce. Also, women tend to earn less than men to begin with, on average. Because of this fact, women may have a smaller amount saved in retirement accounts — roughly 60 percent less. Some advice for women...

10/14/14

Parents should be aware of child support scams

When parents need to agree to a Two men are facing legal consequences after being a part of a scam. The men set up an online presence advertising their services for obtaining back child support. A custodial parent would reach out and pay a percentage of the support that the men would obtain from the parent who was in the arrears. The men would threaten the paying parent with loss of driver’s licenses and...