4 Tips on Talking about Children and Divorce
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 Interference Sanctions
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 […]
5 Tips on Negotiating Child Custody Agreement
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 […]
Temporary Divorce Orders
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 […]
Protection from Abuse
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 […]
5 Facts about Child Custody Law
One of the most contentious elements of many divorce cases is child custody. A parent heading into a divorce case needs to understand some basic elements about child custody law, including these five key facts. 5 Facts about Child Custody Law The judicial standard used across the United States to determine which parent […]
Ashley Madison Data Kidnapping, Internet Secrets and Divorce
Ashley Madison is a website and community with one purpose – extramarital affairs. The site has been gaining popularity for years, launching controversial advertising campaigns and attracting millions of users since it launched in 2001. Now the cheating giant is being extorted – it seems kidnapping data for ransom has become a more lucrative approach […]
“Can my child choose which parent to live with?” When a child determines custody
This is one of the most common custody questions we receive from clients. When it comes to choosing which parent to live with, the court determines custody based on the best interests of the child. However, there are times when the child’s opinion can be called upon.
6 Things to Consider Before Filing for Divorce
When we first meet a potential new client who is considering filing for divorce, we try to get to the root of exactly what’s going on and why they are in our office. For the most part, if you find yourself sitting across from a divorce attorney, you have already done a lot of thinking. […]
Proposed Changes to Custody Laws, Financial Effects on Families
Our Bucks County custody lawyers try to keep families out of the courtroom. Why leave the parenting up to a judge to decide? Unfortunately, it is often the only way of getting a clear and unbiased custody agreement established for the best interests of the children. But what happens when start with 50/50 custody, and […]