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5/21/14

Patric child custody ruling could affect others in Pennsylvania

Family law cases can be as individual as the people involved. There are times when a Patric agreed to act as a sperm donor to a woman who was once his girlfriend, and the two now have a four-year-old son together. However, Patric was never listed on the birth certificate, as the arrangement only covered his involvement as a sperm donor. He and the woman at one time developed a relationship that entailed Patric...

5/14/14

Co-parenting after divorce tips for Pennsylvania parents

When parenting styles differ during a marriage, it can be difficult enough to maneuver. In the event that a Some parents may be tempted to return to court every time there is a disagreement. While working and communicating through professionals may help with negotiating specific details of a parenting plan, there are ways to avoid unnecessary litigation. One tip is to find common ground or unique ways to deal with conflicting views or approaches...

5/6/14

Divorce can affect standing in family business

When a couple decides to separate, they typically need to divide a number of assets. This may include the family business, and the respective roles of the parties in that family business may be altered. Pennsylvania couples who share a business or work for their soon-to-be ex in-laws may want to follow the story of a couple in the midst of a high-profile The couple married in 1996 and then separated in 2010. The...

4/30/14

Communication tips for co-parents after divorce

Whenever a couple splits and still needs to co-parent, there may be bumps in the road or difficult issues to work out. When a couple who has gone through One vital tip is to look at a partner in parenting as a partner and not as an ex-spouse. This may mean deliberately looking at the other parent as a business associate of sorts. One recent tip is to use a business or work inspired...

4/24/14

Pennsylvania dad jailed for not paying child support

Whenever a couple shares a child, an agreement pertaining to The father moved to Pennsylvania in 2009. At that time, he was in debt for child support payments he didn’t pay in another state. That debt was for $109,000. According to authorities, the debt owed by the man has consistently stayed above $100,000. The 45-year-old father was arrested in 2011 for not complying with payment orders. He was arrested multiple times that year. He...

4/16/14

Debt obligations during divorce can get complicated

When there is a Typically, financial obligations related to education before the marriage is considered separate property. This may surprise some couples as they split and realize the true cost of paying off student loan debt may be more than the borrower can handle on their own. In that case, it may be possible or wise to seek some sort of changes to payment terms. If student loan debt is acquired during the marriage,...

4/7/14

Tips for Pennsylvania parents in the midst of divorce

The time period before, during and directly after a There are many tips regarding the best way to minimize the impact of divorce on children. One vital tip is for parents to understand that kids feel many emotions about the situation just as adults do. If a parent stresses that there is no wrong way to feel or wrong time to feel it, children may feel better about the onslaught of emotions. Help from...

4/1/14

Pennsylvania couples can have tech-savvy divorce

Technology seems to have infiltrated every aspect of life over the last few years. With the onset of online sites and smart phone apps aimed at helping couples find each other, it isn’t hard to imagine that there are now apps in place to help guide couples through a Apps on smart phones can be a useful tool for couples who need to find a way to discuss the divorce and life changes that...

3/25/14

High profile child custody case involves medical records

When a couple decides to separate, they typically have many decisions to make. The most difficult and often contentious part of a divorce may relate to One recent case highlights the role medical records may play in a child custody hearing. A high-profile couple split in 2011. A court recently ruled that the father is to get custody of the two children. They had previously been with the mother until certain medical issues concerning...

3/18/14

Pennsylvania parents need to be aware of taxes and divorce rules

When there is a When a couple separates and files taxes, only one party can claim dependent children on their tax return. Back in the days when custody agreements were pretty cut and dry, particularly when one parent would have the kids a large majority of the time, it was simpler to decide who should claim the children on a tax return. However, modern custody agreements are more fluid, and children spend time with...