Family Law

As part of the American Rescue Plan, families became eligible to receive Advance Child Tax Credit payments. In matters of child support, this can become confusing. Which parent receives the Advance Child Tax Credit? Does this tax credit count as income? What is the...

Making the choice to end your marriage is not an easy decision. This is something you have likely considered for months or years, and even if you are ready to move forward, you know there are legal, financial and emotional challenges ahead. One way you can make this...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

When two parents no longer live together, the primary custodial parent, or the parent who has the children for more than 50% of overnights in a 2 week period, is entitled to child support.  When the parents have "shared custody," meaning it is 50%-50%, the parent...

The first question many people ask at the beginning of a custody consult is, "What's the process like?"  The custody process is dictated by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and the applicable custody statutes of Pennsylvania.  However, each county...