Divorcing couples in Reading likely anticipate having to battle over a number of issues; who gets the 401(k), however, may not be an argument they expect to encounter. Yet as contributions made to such an account during a marriage come from marital income, it is thus...
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Family Law
Depression and the divorce process
We know that the financial toll of divorce is very hard for some people, such as those who lose a significant amount of their assets due to property division and parents who are not able to spend very much time with their kids due to an unfavorable custody decision....
Addressing physical abuse during the divorce process
People split up for a wide variety of reasons, from less serious factors such as growing apart to very concerning issues such as domestic violence. Many people are subjected to intimate partner violence, which occurs in different ways (physical, emotional, financial...
A compassionate approach to tough situations
There are many different types of disagreements that could contribute to or exacerbate a divorce. Sometimes, the issue is as simple as one member of the couple wanting to divorce and the other wanting to stay together as one family. At Nevins & McAllister, we...
Custody for unmarried parents in Pennsylvania
When an unmarried couple have a child together, both parents have the right to play a role in raising the child and a duty to provide emotional and financial support. However, they need to establish legal paternity so that the father can qualify for custody or...
How can high conflict divorce affect your child?
Pennsylvania couples who decide to split may not always leave on the best of terms. Sometimes, an amicable divorce is not within the realm of possibility. Unfortunately, hostile divorces can have a big impact on your child's mental health. The way divorce impacts a...
What will happen in court after I file for divorce?
While no part of the divorce process is easy, you may experience extra stress when it comes time to actually go to court. You may never have been in a courtroom before or spoke to a judge. It may be quite intimidating. The stress you may feel about the uncertainty of...
What issues could my pay structure cause in my divorce?
When it comes to a divorce, the Pennsylvania court and your spouse's legal team will look closely at your income. How much you make may impact a few different aspects of your divorce agreement. However, if you make your living at a job that does not have a traditional...
Custody disputes and sleep disorders
From a legal point of view, there are many issues to think about for those who are working through a custody dispute. However, many other considerations may need to be evaluated when it comes to disagreements over custody and the aftermath of a dispute. For example,...
Rearranging your life after divorce
Often, the decision to end a marriage is accompanied by many other major decisions or experiences in life. For example, people may decide to move to a different city, state or even country after their divorce. Or, someone may decide to quit their job in the wake of...