When a woman in another state announced that she was pregnant, her boyfriend believed he was the father of the child. He asked her to marry him, and the couple raised the little girl together until their divorce two years later. When the child turned 11, a DNA test...
Aside from child custody, asset and debt division may be among the most contentious elements of a divorce. When one is facing a high asset divorce, taking a few steps may protect one's belongings and make the process a little less complicated. Even if trust is not an...
Summer is full of activities for families. Carnivals, fairs and fireworks come to Pennsylvania. Amusement parks and beaches are great places to take the kids. Even activities around the home, such as cookouts and picnics, often involve children. When one is living...
It is not unusual for a parent to take drastic steps to win a custody battle. Co-parents in Pennsylvania may be shocked when a former partner makes accusations of abuse or misbehavior to gain leverage in a divorce. However, using unfair methods to win a child custody...
Divorce doesn't have to bring out the worst in people. For divorcing couples who choose to work together, there is a process that provides them with control, flexibility and confidentiality to make their own decisions. More divorcing couples are choosing mediation to...
Selling the family home may be one of the more emotional decisions a divorcing couple makes. It may also be a costly one. People in Pennsylvania and across the country who sell their homes may be required to pay a tax on any gain they make from the sale. However,...
When a couple decides to divorce, they may be justifiably focused on their own confusion and hurt feelings. If children are involved, the issues become even more complex. Because high emotions may sometimes blind a parent to the immediate and long-term needs of the...
While a person's credit score is not affected simply because he or she signs a divorce agreement, the changes in that agreement may open one up to potentially negative hits on a credit report. When people in Pennsylvania face high asset divorce, they may also share...
