by allison | Dec 28, 2020 | divorce
The reasons for ending a marriage are deeply personal, and often deeply painful, and yet if a divorce goes through the courts, it will be at least partly public record. There are good reasons for the public record in general; a good judicial system operates with...
by allison | Dec 28, 2020 | Firm News
Are your kids the most important thing to you? If so, then you’re probably worried about how breaking the news of divorce will affect them. It’s a legitimate concern because children thrive in stable and secure and environments, and a divorce threatens the very...
by allison | Dec 28, 2020 | Property Division
Divorce is never easy, but it is a time where it is important to keep an eye on your finances. This may not be the first thing you think about when your marriage is crumbling, but it is a move that can help you as you work through the divorce process. Keep an eye on...
by allison | Dec 28, 2020 | Property Division
From joint debts to family homes to hard-earned retirement savings, the range of things that a couple must figure out how to address when getting a divorce seems to have no end. Even though a 401K account is held in one spouse’s name only, it may well be...
by allison | Dec 28, 2020 | family law
When Pennsylvania couples divorce, child custody and parenting time can be a challenge. In many cases, they work together for the good of the children. In others, there is disagreement, and problems such as parenting time interference will crop up. Direct and indirect...
by allison | Dec 28, 2020 | blog, divorce
Decades ago, getting divorced when you were over the age of 40 was practically unthinkable. But in recent years, gray divorce has been on the rise. In fact, studies have shown that 25% of divorces involve people who are age 50 or older. It’s hard to point to one...
by allison | Oct 20, 2020 | divorce
Pennsylvania parents like you value your child’s health and happiness above all else. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to ensure that your child’s well-being stays maintained. There are some situations in which it is incredibly hard to put their mental...
by allison | Oct 20, 2020 | Co-parenting
A Pennsylvania parent like you will do anything for your child. You work hard to keep them happy, healthy and safe. You want to mitigate any hardships and struggles they may face. But what happens when you are the cause of the hardship? This is the situation many...
by allison | Oct 20, 2020 | divorce
Earlier this year, the U.S. Census Bureau reported a decline in divorce rates across the nation from 2008 to 2018. In the same 10-year period, divorce rates dropped even further in Pennsylvania than in the U.S. Looking at these trends offers some ideas about why...
by allison | Oct 2, 2020 | family law
If you are thinking about delaying a divorce for the sake of your children, you may have nothing to worry about. Research has shown that children in Pennsylvania and throughout the country can still have normal lives even after their parents split. In some cases,...
