You probably agonize over how you and your ex will raise your children after your divorce. Some divorces end with each spouse wishing to have as little contact with the other as possible. If you and your former spouse share custody, you might have to decide what form...
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Family Law
Can divorce affect your children?
Getting a divorce can create tension and uncertainty for your children. Helping them cope with the change in family dynamics can have challenges, especially while you navigate your own emotions. When you know how your split could impact your children, you may have a...
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...
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...
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...
Penalties that can arise due to back child support
Whether you recently lost your job or you face financial uncertainty as a result of a health crisis, you need to make sure that you fulfill your obligations if you owe child support. Falling behind on child support can result in a number of penalties that have the...
Recognizing signs of parental alienation
When you and your Pennsylvania spouse make the decision to split, there may be hurt feelings on one or both sides. You may try to shield any children you share from the growing animosity that exists between you and your ex, but you may find that your former partner...
How can you discuss divorce with your children?
When it comes to divorce, one of the most challenging elements is telling your children your plans. A split between two parents can be devastating for kids, so you need to soften the blow as much as possible without being unclear about what happens next. According to...
Revisiting retirement planning after your divorce
Your finances may see some collateral damage as a result of your divorce in Pennsylvania. Given that you will most likely share debts, assets and retirement benefits with your ex, your financial reserve may shrink considerably. Planning for your retirement following a...