On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Jul 16, 2020 | Divorce
Most people in Pittsburgh may view adoption as a choice made by couples or families to grow when fertility or reproductive issues prevent them from having children on their own. While that particular scenario may indeed accurately describe a number of adoption cases,...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Jul 7, 2020 | Divorce
Over the past two decades, a trend in civil litigation has taken over divorce proceedings. More and more courts recommend that couples use mediation to draft their divorce agreements. Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution that takes the negotiations...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | May 28, 2020 | Divorce
Though Pennsylvania, like all other states, divvies up assets based on marital and separate status in divorce, it does offer protections for inheritances. Typically, so long as the beneficiary spouse does not commingle the inheritance with marital property, the...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | May 12, 2020 | Divorce
The consequences of divorce can create lingering effects in many areas of a person’s life including his or her relationships, health, financial and retirement planning, and career path. People who recognize the potential of their divorce damaging their career...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | May 1, 2020 | Divorce
Bringing a marriage to an end is tough for different reasons. Whether you are struggling with difficult emotions due to your marriage falling apart, have anxiety over child custody or another family law matter, it is understood that many people face immense pressure...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Feb 27, 2020 | Divorce
There are many misconceptions that exist about the awarding of alimony in divorce cases in Pittsburgh. Chief among these is that it is only given to women (often based on the assumption that men are typically the primary income earners in the marital home). While that...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Feb 3, 2020 | Divorce, Estate Planning
Splitting from your significant other is undoubtedly going to lead to changes in your life. You may feel most concerned with figuring out where you are going to live and how you are going to support yourself and your family after your divorce. However, there are other...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Nov 19, 2019 | Divorce
Pennsylvania legislators are paying attention to the problem of parental alienation. In some high-conflict divorces and after an award of sole custody, a parent may attempt to turn a child against his or her ex-spouse. The potentially debilitating developmental...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Sep 17, 2019 | Divorce
A grey divorce is when you end your marriage once you are over the age of 50. A divorce later in life may seem like a better idea since you may not have to worry about child support and custody, but there are special challenges that you may face due to your age. It is...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kathleen D. Schneider | Sep 12, 2019 | Divorce
Divorce puts a real strain on your finances. Not only are you dividing your financial assets in half but also you have to pay for the divorce. This can add up to serious financial issues if you are not careful. Luckily, there are things you can do to lower the cost of...
