In general, Pennsylvania law permits both parents to remain an active part of their children's lives after a divorce. Therefore, you will likely need to work with your former spouse or partner to raise your son or daughter to adulthood. Custody or visitation rights...
Divorce
Responding to a divorce petition in Pennsylvania
When your spouse wants a divorce, they will file a petition with the Pennsylvania family court. The law will then require them to give you the divorce petition papers in person or via mail, making sure that you receive them. After that, you'll have a very limited time...
What Pennsylvania divorcees should know about their taxes
With tax rules and regulations, it's important to follow any changes carefully as they may affect how you file your taxes after a divorce. One significant alteration to how taxes are handled in divorces occurred at the start of 2019. At that time, additional rules...
What can you do to have the perfect divorce?
Many Pennsylvania couples whose marriages are ending want things to go as smoothly as possible. You can have the “perfect” divorce by following certain steps. Plan ahead and know that you truly want a divorce Although nothing in life is perfect, you should always plan...
How to divide 401(k)s, IRAs and annuities
Divorce is complex when it involves business and assets. Many things go on during a divorce, and taxes are probably not on people's minds. People have tax considerations to evaluate during a divorce in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Qualified assets include 401(k)s, IRAs...
Steps in the divorce process
If you're considering divorce or you have decided to end your marriage and want to know what the process will entail, there are several things to think about. This time in your life can be emotionally draining for several reasons, so you should know which options are...
The benefits of mediation during divorce
Couples in Pennsylvania who have decided to end their marriage might opt to reach a divorce settlement through mediation. When couples are willing to collaborate on resolving their issues, with the assistance of a mediator, they find many benefits that will not only...
Considerations for gray divorce
Divorce is difficult at any age, but divorcing after 50, or gray divorce, can have its own set of issues. Residents of Pennsylvania who have decided to end their marriage should be aware of the considerations of gray divorce before taking the first step in the...
3 tips for effectively communicating with your co-parent
You may never have pictured yourself getting divorced and trying to cooperatively share parenting responsibilities with your former spouse. But this is a reality for many families following the divorce process. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Can over-50 couples avoid divorce mistakes?
Older couples may find their marriage falling apart, and the spouses may divorce. Divorce proceedings in Pennsylvania could involve married couples of varying ages, and "over-50 gray divorces" are not uncommon. An older person's divorce might be more complex than...