If you have recently made the decision to divorce, you know that your life is about to change in different ways. You may have to move, you may not see your children every day, and you will certainly experience changes in your financial situation. You know that divorce will impact everything, but that does not necessarily mean that you know exactly what to expect from the divorce process. It is important that you are aware of what to expect.  Divorce in Pennsylvania is a complex legal and financial process, and preparation is critical. When you know what to expect, you will be in a better ..read more

Your divorce will have an inevitable impact on every member of your family. Even if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse wish to remain amicable and focused on the needs of your children, you will want to be aware of the ways that your family could experience changes as you navigate this process. Naturally, you will want to minimize the potential negative impact of your divorce by providing your kids with as much continuity of lifestyle and stability as possible.   While this will not work for every family, many families find that joint custody is a beneficial way to make this happen. T ..read more

Most of us realize that owning a pet is not the same thing as having a child. Still, many of us in Hermitage and Jamestown love our dogs, cats and other animals dearly. Losing the close relationship with our pets because we are getting divorced would be devastating for many of us, whether we are parents or not. Unfortunately, pet custody has never been something that exists in Pennslyvania divorce law. When parents divorce, they must agree on a child custody arrangement and have the judge sign off on it, or have the judge decide if the parents cannot agree. But pets have been traditionally tre ..read more

Dissolving a marriage can be a daunting process, and there may be numerous factors to consider as you work toward preparing a strategy to protect your future. Property division is an aspect of divorce that can be complex in nature, and the outcome of this process may have a significant impact on your life.  Part of preparing to create a thorough strategy for this aspect of dissolving a marriage may involve seeking advice on every topic to address along the way. One such topic could involve addressing the role taxes might play during your divorce, as this information might have a significa ..read more

Nobody likes to think about the possibility that their marriage won’t last a lifetime. However, it’s not only possible but likely that many Pennsylvania married couples will face such realizations before this year comes to a close. If you’re a spouse who is considering filing for divorce, you’ll want to learn as much as you can about the legal steps you must take to do so. Each state has its own divorce laws. In Pennsylvania, either you or your spouse must have resided within this state for at least six months prior to filing a divorce petition in court. When you file your petition, you must d ..read more

If you are a parent who is currently navigating a Pennsylvania divorce or are thinking about filing a petition, you no doubt have a lot on your mind at this time. Settling a divorce can be challenging, especially if there are extenuating circumstances causing high levels of stress, such as contention between you and your co-parent. If, for instance, you plan to request child support, it’s critical that you understand state guidelines before proceedings begin, so that you know what to expect, as well as how the court will determine how much support payments should be. The court reviews each cas ..read more