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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...
How do you know if you are eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Although many people may seek out ways to file for bankruptcy, Chapter 7 has strict requirements on who qualifies. Learning more about what you can do if you need financial help starts with knowing the rules in place. Income level One of the biggest differences...
What types of consent do I need for a step-parent adoption?
It is not uncommon for kids to end up in a home with one parent and a step-parent. The step-parent easily steps into the role of the absent parent, who may not be in the child's life. When this happens, the situation often naturally progresses to where the step-parent...
Custody dispute spills over into Walmart parking lot
Given the amount of emotion that couples in Harrisburg invest in their marriages (and the eventual growth of their families), it should come as little surprise that divorce proceedings can see those emotions boil over and prompt actions the reasonable people otherwise...
Am I responsible for my ex-spouse’s debts after a divorce?
Joint accounts opened in both spouse's names generally require division during a divorce. Pennsylvania divides debts and assets under equitable distribution laws, and a judge may order you to pay what he or she considers is your fair share. Debts that benefited a...
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...
