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2/7/14

Divorce rise tied to finances and recession

Divorce rates have generally hovered around the 50 percent mark for some time. However, as with any statistical data, there are natural ebbs and flows over time. The latest studies pertaining to In the years that were considered the height of the recession, there were roughly 150,000 fewer divorces on record than what is typical for that time frame. The divorce rate dropped, even though logic dictates that the financial outlook at the height...

1/31/14

Surprising child support situation garners media attention

When a couple agrees to a The dad turned himself in to authorities, but he is asking a judge to reconsider a sentence of 180 days in jail. The 43-year-old man was having the child support amount taken out of his paycheck. When there was an increase in payments, he says he was not made aware. Reportedly, this caused his employer to continue remitting the usual payment, technically causing the dad to fall behind...

1/24/14

Pets viewed as property during divorce, but hard to part with

Whenever there is a dissolution of a marriage, there are many decisions to be made by the two parties. Some of those decisions can be easy. However, when pets are involved, it can be difficult to decide who will be the primary caretaker and to work out the details of sharing a pet. During a Pennsylvania Recent statistics document the rising role of pets in a household. It is currently estimated that 63 percent...

1/15/14

Pennsylvania divorce can be a time of financial upheaval

When a married couple decides to separate, they may be essentially going from a two income family to a one income family. The costs incurred during a One recent news report gives tips on how both parties may avoid financial confusion or worry about threats of financial ruin by the other party. Knowing the current laws about property division can prevent one spouse from instilling unnecessary fear in the mind of the other spouse...

1/8/14

Alimony for men going through divorce is on the rise

Whenever two parents One man shared his story as to why he sought alimony. He made less than his wife, who was a surgeon. He decided to put his career on the back burner in order to be there for his children while his wife pursued her lucrative career. He sought alimony and now receives $5,000 a month from his ex. He also says he encountered little backlash from others in his life, including...

12/31/13

Divorce in the New Year can raise lots of questions

Any time a couple decides to split and pursue One vital change each person may want to be aware of are the extra expenses that come about during and after a divorce. One spouse may have to consider the added costs of health insurance that may be lost after divorce. Detailed child care expenses that were once shared may become an issue for one parent to handle alone. Documenting these additional expenses or planning...

12/24/13

Actor, director Clint Eastwood seeks divorce from wife

Whenever a Hollywood couple splits, it can be easy to assume there is enough money to go around and both parties should be able to amicably split a great deal of wealth. However, just as with other couples in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, a One area of contention appears to be the fate of their 16-year-old daughter. Dina Eastwood is seeking full custody. However, 83-year-old Eastwood is seeking to have a joint custody agreement. Another...

12/18/13

New hope for parents with child custody issues

Any time two parents are at odds over where a child should live or about basic parenting decisions, the process of resolving those issues can be drawn out and complicated. When one parent involved in a A new federal bill is being proposed to help parents who feel their hands are tied if one parent is overseas with the kids and will not grant them access. The bill would require that the president take...

12/9/13

Divorce can make holidays difficult for Pennsylvania families

When someone goes through a One tip given is to lower expectations of the perfect holiday. Some outside influences can set people up for unrealistic expectations or make them think of traditions or events they had as a family. Staying active and social is another tip for dealing with divorce decisions. Interacting with others is advised if someone is in the midst of changing households or if they are spending time without the child...

12/4/13

Cross-country child custody case gets complicated

Anytime there are custody issues to work out for parents, there are bound to be complications. However, when parents are across the country from each other and both want the child full-time, the The skier met and had a relationship with a woman in California. When she became pregnant, she contends he expressed a desire to not be involved with the child. While pregnant, she moved back to New York to pursue a degree...