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How can you discuss parental mental illness with children?
Sometimes, a parent can lose his or her custody rights due to mental illness. This happens if the parent cannot provide for the child in his or her best interests. If you have custody of your children and your former spouse is in this situation, your children may be...
What are some benefits of stepparent adoptions?
The rewards of step-parenting include building strong family bonds and having a positive influence on kids seeking advice from a neutral adult. Legally adopting your spouse’s kids, however, provides you with some legal protections that give you parental rights that go...
How soon after bankruptcy can you qualify for a mortgage?
Debt struggles in Harrisburg can often make you feel like a prisoner. In that context, personal bankruptcy certainly offers a sense of freedom. Yet you should have realistic expectations going into your bankruptcy case; your decision (for all of the financial sense...
Using a QDRO when splitting a 401K account in a divorce
One of the things divorcing spouses must agree on when ending their marriage is how they will split their joint assets and debts. This process includes homes, vehicles, investments and retirement savings. Even though a retirement account like a 401K is in the name of...
Mediation for a no-fault divorce
There are many reasons why a couple decides to divorce. Some are for more nefarious things, such as adultery, abuse or prison time, but many divorces occur for no one particular reason. Most divorces in this country are no-fault divorces. For couples who want the...
Why does the court award spousal support?
Spousal support is a financial award one spouse pays to the other after a divorce. Not every divorce will have an alimony award. The court usually has the final say on awards unless there is a prenuptial agreement concerning maintenance payments. According to...
Does joint custody benefit the family?
Pennsylvania couples have a lot to decide when going through divorce. How do you want to divide your assets? How do you want to handle living arrangements after the split? If you are parents, you have to focus on your child's well-being, too. It should come before...
Preparing for a stepparent adoption
As a stepparent, you have played a big role in your stepson’s or stepdaughter’s lives. Reading them bedtime stories, teaching them how to ride a bicycle and taking them to the emergency room after sudden medical issue. Your presence in their lives has been a blessing....
Myths about bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a powerful tool that can save someone from crippling financial debt. Many people can improve their lives by filing for bankruptcy. The myths surrounding bankruptcy keep people from taking advantage of such a powerful resource to take control of their...
What are your responsibilities in Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Pennsylvanian residents have some options when deciding how to fight debt. One of these options is bankruptcy. Though there are several types of bankruptcy to look at, we will focus on Chapter 13 today. In specific, we will take a look at your obligations as a...
