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9/18/14

Child custody process can focus on what is best for kids

Anytime a family splits, the issue of There are many options for deciphering child custody issues aside from a courtroom battle. Mediation and collaborative family law options can help families reach decisions in a fair and timely manner. This process helps parents work together for the common good of the children involved. The state and legal system all believe the relationship between children and parents is important and needs to be protected according to...

9/11/14

Divorce takes specific planning for Pennsylvania couples

The decision to seek a One tip to make the divorce process smooth is to gather all information about property and assets that have been acquired during the marriage and even before the marriage. This may include assessing and taking pictures of property and gathering tax returns. It is also recommended that couples change passwords and switch personal bank accounts over to their separate names, so as to see where they stand independently when...

9/4/14

What circumstances may warrant a child support modification?

A permanent A child support modification can be a temporary order, depending on the circumstances. One set of circumstances that may warrant a temporary modification may concern a parent that lost his or her job. Also, if a parent becomes ill and the other parent needs to take custody for a period of time, there may be a temporary modification of a child support order. There are times when a change in child support...

8/27/14

Finances need attention during a divorce

When a couple decides to dissolve a marriage, there are numerous decisions that need to be made right away. When it comes to finances, there may be decisions that have to be made quickly once both parties decide that Credit cards should be dealt with first, as should any bank accounts. If there are cards with a zero balance, both parties may want to cancel them quickly. If a spouse has a card with...

8/19/14

Businessman faces felony charge for child support issues

Every state has procedures in place to deal with the nonpayment of The man was apparently ordered to pay $563 a month in child support. Reportedly, he failed to pay starting in 1996. His past due child support is said to amount to about $250,000. Authorities tracked the man down out on the West Coast, where he is said to be a successful celebrity trainer known around the world. He is remarried, and the...

8/13/14

Back to school tips for parents after divorce

The back to school season can be wrought with changes and new schedules for both children and parents. After parents go through a One tip for parents is to work out the details of back to school shopping and expenses in advance. A parent can keep track of receipts to help each parent figure out their respective financial obligations for expenses, such as clothes, school supplies and sports needs. Another tip is to keep...

8/5/14

Dad serves jail time for clerical error regarding child support

Most parents diligently act to stay current with the The father has a son and had arranged for his child support payments to automatically come out of his paycheck. It was discovered that the payments were only coming out of the check on a sporadic basis, and not consistently as they should have been done in order for the dad to stay current with those payments. By the time the situation was discovered, the...

7/29/14

Unusual decisions in Pennsylvania divorce process

When people decide to end a marriage, there is a long list of decisions they may need to make. Some of those decisions need to be made by everyone at one point or another, and some of those decisions can vary by couple. One item Pennsylvania couples may need to consider during a Once divorced, one party may decide to either take back her or his maiden name or to choose a new name...

7/23/14

Pennsylvania couples need to consider finances in divorce

The If both parties are obligated on the credit card, both are legally obligated to keep up with the debt. If one party says they will assume payments, but they then neglect to do so, the other party can still be held accountable if their name remains on the account. The best way to deal with this scenario is to designate who will take ownership of what account and then transfer balances to new...

7/16/14

Divorce and effects on homes for Pennsylvania couples

There are many decisions to be made when a decision to end a marriage is made. The division of property during a The process of how to split a house and the resulting impact varies according to whether a couple is just separated, in the process of divorce or has finalized a divorce. If still married, one party can surely go out and buy a home of their own. However, the other spouse —...