Chan & Associates Legal Blog
Parenting together successfully after your divorce
Divorce is often most difficult for the youngest members of the family. This is why many Pennsylvania parents choose to parent together through a joint custody arrangement. Co-parenting is not always easy, especially for two adults who just went through a divorce....
A look at the family-based immigration process
Living in this country without your loved ones can be challenging. Having them visit can be costly and logistically difficult, and merely speaking with them by phone or virtual means probably isn’t sufficient. Additionally, you might want your loved one’s to enjoy the...
How can fathers protect their custody rights?
Dads play a critical role in the lives of their children. There is ample evidence that kids benefit when allowed to maintain strong relationships with their parents after a divorce, but courts may still give preference to the mother. As a dad, you may have to fight...
How is child support calculated in Pennsylvania?
Parents in Pennsylvania with young children and teenagers are responsible for meeting their child’s financial needs, as well as their child’s emotional needs. Thus, if parents divorce, in general the noncustodial parent will pay child support to the custodial parent....
Prenuptial agreements can provide security in the future
Making the choice to marry is an exciting step for many Pennsylvania couples. There is much more to getting married than just walking down the aisle, and there are certain legal and financial steps a couple may want to take before exchanging vows. One of those things...
Supreme Court upholds expanded definition of “public charge”
Obtaining a green card is often the first step immigrants in Pennsylvania take to establish their life in the U.S. However, doing so may become more difficult for some due to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling made earlier this year. The changing definition of “public...
Making sure your parenting plan will last long-term
When Pennsylvania parents go through a divorce, they may try to create a custody plan that allows the kids to have stability and security long-term. By resolving these matters out of court, you can have more control over the terms of your final custody and visitation...
Dealing with the financial impacts of divorce
While a family’s emotional well-being may be the biggest concern in a divorce, ending a marriage can also bring financial challenges. A person’s income and other assets can be cut in half, and debt can stack up quickly. If you are considering a divorce, knowledge and...
Things you should do if a Pennsylvania police officer approaches
You might find yourself in any number of situations during the course of a typical (or not so typical) day where you encounter a Pennsylvania police officer. Perhaps you merely see an officer pulling someone over in a traffic stop. Then again, perhaps that someone is...
Be prepared: Immigration court is not like criminal court
As a foreign national in the United States, you may already know that your status here is not as secure as you may like it to be. Whether you entered the country without going through the immigration process or you followed the legal procedures to obtain a visa, there...
