One of the first steps a court takes following the commencement of divorce proceedings is to issue what are known as temporary orders. Included in the temporary orders issued at the start of a divorce case is an order addressing the matter of child custody. A temporary child custody order designates which parent will have […]
Some individuals involved in a divorce case seek what commonly is known as alimony and in some jurisdictions is called spousal maintenance. In fact, there has been a movement over the course of the past two decades to substitute the legal term “spousal maintenance” for “alimony,” under the theory that the former more accurately reflects […]
In the aftermath of the finalization of a divorce, the time may come when a parent desires to change child support. In some instances, the custodial parent seeks to increase the child support obligation. In other cases, the noncustodial parent desires to decrease the amount of child support. There exist five fundamental facts associated with […]
A potential point of contention in a marriage dissolution proceedings involves divorce and real estate. A variety of complications can arise when it comes to the matter of divorce and real estate. Moreover, the process of actually selling real property while a divorce case pends can also prove to be a complicated endeavor. A person […]
Pennsylvania law recognizes two different types of custody in divorce cases: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody involves issues surrounding where a minor child lives. Legal custody represents the ability of a parent, or both parents, to make major life decisions on the part of a minor child. Understanding the Types of Legal Custody […]
Divorce can have a devastating impact on children. The negative effects of divorce on kids is lessened when parents employ an appropriate strategy to communicate with them. There are four primary tips parents planning to end their marriage must keep in mind when facing the issue of children and divorce./p> Children and Divorce – It’s […]
Parenting time permits a noncustodial parent the ability to develop and maintain a healthy and meaningful relationship with a child in a divorce or paternity setting. As a general rule, Pennsylvania family law sets forth that parenting time should be regular and reasonable. Unfortunately, there are situations in which the custodial parent interferes with the […]
Child custody issues have the potential for being hotly contested in divorce cases. However, there are strategies that can be employed that lower the level of contention. There are five tips that can aid a divorcing couple in reaching a child custody agreement. Best Interests of the Child In preparing to negotiate a child custody […]
At the outset of a marriage dissolution proceeding, the court enters what are known as temporary divorce orders. A person contemplating a divorce needs to have a basic understanding of temporary divorce orders. Temporary divorce orders are designed to govern the relationships of the parties while a divorce case is ongoing. In other words, these […]
Pennsylvania law permits a person the ability to obtain a protection from abuse order, commonly referred to as a PFA. A PFA is a court order that provides the person seeking relief with protection against an alleged abuser for a period of up to three years. The PFA can also extend to minor children of […]
