Setting a visitation schedule for Pennsylvania children is generally easier as they get older provided that the parents can agree. It gets a little more difficult when the child is an infant because there are other considerations at play. The schedule must be in the best interests of the child while allowing both parents to …
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When Pennsylvania couples divorce, it has an impact on their taxes. Once the divorce is finalized, their filing status will change from married to single. This is usually based on their marital status on the last day of the year. However, there may be a number of more complex issues. For example, if there is …
There are many ways that individuals in Pennsylvania and throughout America can act during a divorce proceeding. Ideally, individuals will take steps to help them achieve peace in the aftermath of what is typically an emotionally charged event. During a divorce proceeding, individuals are encouraged to avoid engaging in petty arguments with their former spouses. …
Divorce can always be complex, but for some business owners in Pennsylvania, the end of a marriage may come with additional challenges. Individuals and couples may own small or medium-sized businesses. In these cases, divorce can involve significant changes for their privately held companies, from changing ownership to seeking funds to buy out one of …
In Pennsylvania, one’s actions during a divorce can help determine how the proceedings will unfold. The ultimate goal is for a divorce to go smoothly with a minimum of contention because the process is stressful enough. There are several things to keep in mind during a divorce so that things can proceed as well as …
People in Pennsylvania who are getting a divorce may hope to reach an agreement on child custody and property division through negotiation. This can mean that they face a difficult dilemma if those negotiations falter and they must decide between taking a less satisfactory settlement or proceeding to litigation. Litigation can be stressful, time-consuming and …
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Pennsylvania parents who get a divorce can use a number of different schedules for child custody and visitation. Many courts encourage parents to aim for something close to a 50/50 schedule. For children age 12 and older, a schedule in which they spend alternate weeks with each parent can work, but for younger children, there …
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No matter how contentious their divorce, most couples in Pennsylvania want their children to be their top priority. Parents can ensure that their children remain emotionally healthy throughout the divorce process by understanding what is most important to their children’s emotional well-being. Children need to be reassured that they can maintain a strong and loving …
Deciding to get a divorce is rarely an easy decision, and parenting after a marriage has ended can be complicated. However, there are strategies that parents in Pennsylvania and throughout the country may be able to use to raise their children together. For example, parents should be as flexible as possible when it comes to …
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Couples in Pennsylvania who are in need of a financial reset may consider signing a postnuptial agreement. This is a legal contract between marriage partners. It serves to protect assets that are acquired throughout the time that a couple is married. It is kind of like a prenuptial agreement, but it is signed during the …
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