Pennsylvania Family Law

There are several standard templates for child custody agreements and visitation schedules.  However, families can be unique in their structure, and individual children have different needs, so a one-size-fits-all solution may not be right for everyone. Some custody challenges require creativity. It is important to avoid “all or nothing” thinking and realize that flexibility may […]

There are no hard and fast rules dictating who should remain in the shared residency, but generally speaking, courts will often grant one party exclusive use and possession of the marital home. If you’d like to be the one remaining in the marital home, then you’ll have to petition the court for exclusive occupancy.

Collaborative divorce is a relatively new and less complex way of handling a dissolution of marriage. At first, you might confuse it with mediation, but there is one major difference. If you do not come to an agreement during mediation, you can continue to litigation using the same attorney or representative. During a collaborative divorce, […]

Everyone has heard horror stories about bitter divorces that drag on for years, with each spouse trying to make the other one miserable. The end of your marriage does not have to be so contentious, though. In fact, it is possible to divorce your spouse using a cooperative and comparatively amicable process. Divorce mediation has gained […]

In addition to being costly, time-consuming and often intensely stressful, if your divorce goes to court, it may be up to a judge to determine the final outcome. Regardless of who “wins”, neither you nor your spouse may be happy with the court’s decisions. Collaborative divorce is different. During collaboration, you and your future ex […]

Traveling outside the country with minor children can become complicated after divorce. If you frequently leave the United States on vacation and plan to bring your children while sharing custody, you must be on the same page with your coparent. Review the common considerations you should think about before international travel with kids after divorce. […]

When you and your spouse have separated, you may be unsure how to move forward with the divorce. Mediation is one avenue that brings benefits for many couples, especially those who prefer an amicable split. Review these benefits of divorce mediation if you plan to end your marriage. Lower cost While every case is different, […]

Pennsylvania couples may find that a divorce requires a great deal of planning when it comes to deciding on how to split their property. Because both spouses have ownership rights of the assets they acquired together during a marriage, a tedious and potentially disagreeable quarrel may arise over who keeps a shared property. When two […]

Simply the word ‘divorce’ causes stress and anxiety. It conjures concern about the expenses, dread about impending arguments and the fear of leaving your fate in the hands of a judge in a courtroom. Fortunately, there are a few alternative options for divorce that allow for separating couples to steer clear of the court and […]

The traditional way of divorcing your spouse by litigating the matter in court has a lot of downsides. Litigation is a contentious process that may escalate the conflict between you and your spouse. This can make co-parenting more difficult and less pleasant for everyone, including your children. Neither you nor your spouse have any control […]