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Many parents struggle with anxiety when their child travels with the other parent. After divorce, this separation from your little ones can be difficult. Try these tips to cope when your coparent notifies you about upcoming vacation plans that involve your child. Have it in writing When you negotiate your parenting plan, address the guidelines […]

A close second priority to your health is your health insurance coverage. If your insurance is through the employer of your spouse, once your divorce is finalized, you will need to get your own insurance. Insurance must remain status quo during the divorce process. The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act or “COBRA” The court might […]

When you and your spouse picked up an adorable puppy from the shelter, you probably assumed your marriage would outlast the dog’s lifespan. Now that you are heading for divorce, though, you may have some concern about what happens to the pooch. Though every dog has a unique personality, they are property under Pennsylvania law. […]

4 Things About Email and Divorce You Need to Know If you are getting a divorce, take advantage of email. Emails can be used as evidence. An email exchange showing a spouse being unreasonable or disrespectful over a long period of time can impact the ruling of the court, say, for instance, in child custody […]

Often, during family litigation, parents think about their rights, but often forget that their kids have rights as well. For example, some parents put their kids in the middle of their contentious war. Or they share adult issues or details about the litigation with their kids. Or they trash talk their co-parent to the children, […]

Date of separation has legal consequences. There are instances where you and your spouse may have made the decision to live under the same roof for financial or family reasons. In these situations, proving you are actually separated can be a challenge. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help prove that  you are living […]

It has been years since the U.S. Supreme Court effectively legalized same-sex marriage in its landmark decision, Obergefell v. Hodges. While thousands of LGBTQ couples have chosen to walk down the aisle during this time, many have also realized their marriage is irretrievably broken. If you are thinking of ending your marriage, you should realize […]

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When it comes to you and your loved ones, you want to make sure that you’re protected. With that being said, it is important to find a lawyer you can trust. The first step is setting up a confidential, in-person meeting. During that meeting, you will talk about your situation, family, children, and the things […]