Dealing with joint custody can be difficult, even for co-parents who still get along after their divorce. However, if you are trying to manage a joint custody situation with a co-parent who suffers from personality disorders or is hostile, finagling this may seem like...
When do child support obligations end?
If you have to pay child support, or you receive payments from your ex, you need to review various issues. Aside from addressing back support and looking into the modification of a child support order when necessary, some parents wonder how long these obligations will...
What is “nesting” and is it for us?
If you are in the middle of a divorce, it is likely that interpersonal problems have been present in your life for some time. However, getting a divorce with children involved often makes the entire process even more stressful. One of the most stressful aspects of...
How do you tell your child about divorce?
Divorce is painful for everyone involved, no matter how you cut it. It will leave a lasting impact on you, your ex-partner and your child as well. Of course, as parents, you want to limit the pain your child faces. But how can you do that? Is there a right way to tell...
Is your child a victim of parental alienation syndrome?
When a co-parent tries to alienate you from your child, this is parental alienation. Many courts consider it an abusive behavior. Because of its abusive nature, children who suffer through it often develop parental alienation syndrome (PAS). What is PAS, exactly? How...
Can I refuse to get a divorce?
The end of a marriage is not always easy to accept. You may feel that you can still work things out, which may lead you to want to fight the divorce and refuse to go through with it. According to U.S. News and World Report, you, unfortunately, do not have the option...
Dealing with your 401(k) in your divorce
As you look ahead to your retirement in Allentown, your spouse no doubt figures heavily into what your plans may be. It goes without saying, then, that your decision to divorce will no doubt have a dramatic impact on those. Yet that impact may go far beyond simply...
How can I save money on divorce?
Because divorce is such an emotional process, many people shy away from talking about the economics of it. The reality is divorce can be extremely expensive, particularly if it is a high asset divorce. Even before you consider the potential expenses of child support...
Property division in Pennsylvania: What you should know
Making the decision to file for divorce is never easy. One of the most difficult parts of terminating a marriage may be property division. Whether you choose to divide your marital property through mediation, or you leave the final decision to the courts, it is...
How does a court determine child custody?
When in the middle of a custody battle, you are at the mercy of the court system. The courts are interests in the best interests of the child, rather than the preferences of the parent. To understand the court’s judgment and to prepare yourself to obtain custody, you...
