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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 —...

7/7/14

Pennsylvania parents can plan to tell kids about divorce

Every family is different. How children and parents deal with For children who are of adolescent age, it may benefit them to know about the divorce a few weeks before an actual split. This may help them process how the news will affect them directly and give them time to discuss their feelings about the changes coming. For children of this age who are old enough to indicate where they wish to live, this...

7/3/14

Divorce in Pennsylvania may impact earnings and retirement

The changes that take place during and after a Retirement savings accumulated over time may be significant. If one party stayed at home and the other made the bulk of the retirement savings or pensions, those funds would be split between the two. The division of retirement funds can essentially mean that both parties may be retiring on half of what they expected to have. Plus, after a certain age, it may be difficult...

6/24/14

Tips to keep divorce separate from work

The One practical tip is to keep the details or issues related to a divorce out of the work place. This may mean intentionally avoiding talking about divorce matters with co-workers. It can also mean avoiding making phone calls from the office related to the divorce. Calling family members or the soon-to-be ex-spouse from the office can lead to conflict or interference with work priorities. Other ways to keep a pending divorce from affecting...

6/20/14

Possible shift in Pennsylvania child custody trends?

In the past, it was generally expected that when Pennsylvania parents decided to pursue a divorce, children would be relegated to the custody of the mother. With the exception of certain situations, as in where the mother was deemed unfit, this was the cultural norm. According to a recent report, more fathers are fighting to change the tide of According to the report, men are insisting that they have their positions as parents recognized...

6/9/14

Financial matters can complicate Pennsylvania divorce

Whenever there is a marital separation, the emotional implications are also coupled with financial challenges and changes. When a couple marries and has considerable wealth from the onset, there may be a prenuptial agreement in place to ensure fairness in the event of a One vital tip is to explore other options of deciding how to deal with finances. Whether through direct negotiations or working through mediation to decide on financial matters, doing so...