Whether your ex refuses to respect your rights as a non-custodial parent or you currently face allegations of violating a custody order, it is crucial to understand how the state enforces child custody orders. In Pennsylvania, violating a court order regarding child...
Restoring Hope
Year: 2022
How can you prevent stress for children during divorce?
In the time leading up to a divorce, you and your ex-spouse may learn to control the anger or stress you feel. However, what you may not notice are your children's emotional reactions to this change in their lives. Taking steps to eliminate stress for your children...
What are signs of parental alienation you may miss?
After a huge change like a divorce, you may miss some signs of parental alienation that come from your spouse. Learning about alienation and how it can harm your children can help you recognize the signs early. It can also allow you to make emotionally healthy choices...
Should I refuse a breath or blood test?
When you get pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence, you need to understand your legal rights. In Pennsylvania, the legal limit for blood alcohol content is .08, with increasing penalties for higher BAC results. You might wonder if you can refuse a...
Identifying how an ignition interlock device can benefit you
Finding out that you need an ignition interlock device to legally operate your vehicle may cause you frustration. At first, you may view it as an inconvenience, an expense and an invasion of your privacy. However, having one installed in your vehicle is actually an...
Going over different child support payment methods
If you have to pay child support, you have a number of different options. A lot of parents have support withheld by their employer, but income withholding is not always possible. For example, some parents do not have jobs that allow support to become withheld from...
Passport denial over back child support
In addition to losing your driver's license, facing the threat of time behind bars and sustaining major damage to your reputation, you could lose your passport privileges if you fail to stay current on child support. Whether you struggle to make payments because you...
Is there a legal defense for a bar fight?
After an evening at a favorite Reading watering hole, a person may find themself caught in an altercation. When alcohol lowers inhibitions, misunderstandings can flare into a raucous battle. What should a person know about possible charges and consequences after a bar...
What do you know about regular financial check-ins with your ex?
Perhaps you and your soon-to-be ex-partner put the finishing touches on your divorce and child custody agreements. Before you celebrate, the two of you may want to schedule regular check-ins to discuss child custody finances. Kiplinger explains why divorced spouses...
How does a high-conflict divorce affect kids?
When the relationship between you and your child’s other parent is highly contentious, you may have concerns about whether the negative feelings and emotions might trickle down and impact your shared child. Research suggests that if there is regular conflict between...