One of Hollywood’s most prominent couples is calling it quits. The marriage of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West began with pomp and fanfare and is ending with a shrug and sigh. The couple’s separation has seemingly been a foregone conclusion for months. Their...
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Child custody and children’s best interests in Pennsylvania
Child custody is often a critical part of two Pennsylvania parents’ divorce. It can, though, be an important issue for unmarried parents as well. When courts are asked to evaluate the how and with whom children will live and be raised, they must assess subjective...
Don’t let credit score worries stop you from pursuing bankruptcy
Personal bankruptcy is a very real debt relief option for those who are facing overwhelming bills, whether from the sudden loss of a job, the onset of a medical condition, or a divorce. Yet, despite this fact, many people try to avoid bankruptcy at all costs. They...
Is litigation always the answer in a divorce case?
Some of our readers in Pennsylvania may have an image of divorce cases in their minds: arguments, heated emotions and courtroom battles over the very heart of issues involving your family. However, that doesn’t have to be the way such cases play out. Anyone in...
What happens when you stop paying your credit card bill?
Many Harrisburg area residents have run into financial trouble. Whether it be from losing a job, unexpected medical expenses, excessive student loans, or any other situation, financial issues can be troublesome. A person may no longer be able to pay some of their...
What are the legal grounds for divorce in Pennsylvania?
The reasons for a divorce are many, but generally constant fighting, growing apart or other factors cause many Harrisburg couples to seek a divorce. When filing for divorce in Pennsylvania, you need to cite “grounds” that the divorce is based on. The following is an...
How can bankruptcy prevent a foreclosure?
One of the scariest things for a Harrisburg family who has run into financial trouble is the prospect of losing the family home. Without a steady income or in the face of other hard circumstances, the family may find itself unable to make payments on their mortgage or...
How is child custody handled in Pennsylvania?
Divorces come with many concerns and for divorcing parents, child custody may be one of their main concerns. Familiarity with the child custody process in their state can help parents prepare for what to expect from the child custody process. Child custody in...
Divorce and failure to comply with equitable distribution orders
Property disputes are at the center of many Pennsylvania divorce cases. In the commonwealth, there is a law for equitable distribution meaning that the marital property must be divided in a manner that is considered fair to both parties. When the court issues an order...
Advocates seek child custody changes on anniversary of child’s death
Protesters in eastern Pennsylvania are demanding that the state’s child custody laws to better protect children. The protests come on what would’ve been the 10th birthday of Kayden Mancuso, a young girl who was killed by her father in 2018. Her father, who had been...