Many people wouldn't become parents if they knew that they would eventually need to take care of their child on their own. That's what moms and dads who share joint custody of their child often have to do, though. Most parents who couldn't make things work with each...
Everyone handles intense emotions differently. The anger, grief or betrayal people experience during a divorce can prompt them to do some very questionable things. Some people go through an early midlife crisis, hopping from relationship to relationship and...
Unfortunately, statistics show that anywhere between 40% to 50% of marriages end in divorce in the U.S. Not only do assets and property get divided in a divorce, but debts do too. The division of debts pursuant to a divorce can be tricky. Both Pennsylvania and New...
What happens to child support when a non-custodial parent moves out of state? The requirement to pay child support does not end at the state line. Non-custodial parents must continue paying child support regardless of their place of residence. If a parent is not able...
Parental alienation is a serious problem for some families going through divorce. This is a process in which one parent starts to alienate the children from the target parent. They may do this through bribery, manipulating their feelings or capitalizing on their...
Most people assume that by the time a couple has reached their golden years, they’re pretty settled in their ways and the anniversaries will just keep ticking on by -- but that’s not always the case. While divorce rates in this nation have been steadily dropping...
Sharing custody of your children with your ex limits your life in ways that married parenthood does not. You may have days when you have no choice but to leave work if one of your children gets sick while they’re at school. You can't necessarily accept a new job or...
A recent study suggests couples with teenage daughters are more likely to divorce than those with teenage boys. Does this mean that adolescent girls are responsible for the break up of their parents’ marriage? No child is ever responsible for their parents divorcing....
When people in New Jersey or Pennsylvania hear the phrase "joint custody," most envision a custody situation in which both parents have equal time with their children. However, joint custody can refer to legal decision-making authority, physical custody or both....
It's normal for anyone going through a divorce to feel overwhelmed by the financial, logistical and emotional changes and challenges. For divorcing parents, however, the challenges presented by a divorce are often magnified and much more complex. As children grow up,...
