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Should kids get to decide where to live after divorce?
As a divorcing parent, you may, like many others, have valid concerns about how your split could potentially impact your child or children. Contrary to popular belief, though, not all divorces do irreparable harm to children involved. Instead, many parents who...
Are you facing debt collector harassment?
Residents of Pennsylvania sometimes get into sticky financial situations. In these trying times, everything seems extra stressful. The last thing anyone needs is debt collector harassment on top of everything else. But what is debt collector harassment? What actions...
5 important co-parenting tips for fathers
You want to be the best father you can, whether you are married to your child’s mother or not. But co-parenting can be exhausting, frustrating and overwhelming at times. Co-parenting fathers often face unique challenges. In many cases, they are the non-custodial...
How do you establish paternity in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, legal paternity factors into many child custody and child support issues. While establishing your legal status as the father of your children is automatic if you are married to your child's mother, other circumstances make it more complicated. ...
Waiting for the right time to file for bankruptcy
There are many different issues that come to mind when people think about the bankruptcy process and whether they should file. Some people worry about the stigma of going bankrupt, while others have concerns about how this move will impact different aspects of their...
The 341 meeting is a first step in your bankruptcy journey
If you have decided to file for bankruptcy protection, one of the first stops on your path to debt relief is the 341 meeting.What is this meeting and how should you prepare to attend? The meeting of creditorsMany people refer to the meeting of creditors as the...
How to tell if you have too much debt
Advice concerning debt can be confusing. Some people say all debt is bad, whereas others say certain debt is good.Which is correct depends on your situation. Review the following questions to determine if debt is a problem for you. How much do you make?First, you need...
What does equitable distribution mean?
When you enter the divorce process, you must figure out how to divide your marital property and debt. If you can come to an agreement with your spouse in regards to who gets what, you can come to a decision that makes sense for both of you. But if you...
3 things to consider before filing for Chapter 7
Many Harrisburg area residents who are contemplating Chapter 7 bankruptcy find the idea of a clean debt slate alluring. They can no longer deal with the harassing phone calls, endless bills and wage garnishments that have become a part of their daily lives. A fresh...
How to avoid parental alienation in divorce
Parental alienation is one of the most severe problems that can arise in a divorce. Determining child custody is hard enough, but it becomes even harder when one parent actively tries to brainwash the child to believe the other parent conspires against him or...
