In Pennsylvania, Child Support is calculated by taking the net incomes of each party and putting it into the child support calculator. Child support guidelines used by Pennsylvania family law courts can be found in the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules...
Children may feel responsible for parents’ divorce
Most Pennsylvania residents would do anything for their children. Unfortunately, try as they might to make things work out in their marriage, many parents are unable to continue with their relationship, no matter how much they wish they could for the sake of the kids....
Setting boundaries is useful for amicable divorce
Deciding to end a marriage is often a choice that people worry over before finally coming to the final decision. Even if Pennsylvania residents do believe that divorce is the right choice, they will still have many other decisions to make in the upcoming weeks and...
Denial of child custody does not mean never seeing the kids
Divorce can lead to substantial changes in Pennsylvania residents’ lives. One change that many parents are concerned about relates to the amount of time they will be able to spend with their children. In some cases, child custody proceedings can end with one parent...
What happens after you file for divorce?
Deciding to get a divorce can never be an easy task. Once you decide and start taking steps through the process, it can be confusing and emotional. What happens after you file for divorce? There are many factors to consider when you contemplate what to do. If you are...
Navigating family law matters in Pennsylvania
Family law is one of the most delicate areas of the law to navigate. That is because nothing in this type of law is "cut and dry." On both sides of the equation, the parties are balancing their emotional concerns, which can seem irrational to the other side, with the...
Options exist for grandparent’s rights cases
The love that grandparents have for their grandchildren is immense. This is the love that spurs some grandparents to take legal action in an effort to spend time with their grandchildren. This love is something that can often be a huge benefit to the grandchildren,...
Grandparent rights during the holidays in Pennsylvania
Do grandparents have the right to see their grandchildren during the holidays? These cases can be complicated, but to understand what rights you have, you need to know the laws for grandparent custody and visitation in Pennsylvania. If both parents don't want the...
Parents not required to pay for post-secondary education
In a custody arrangement that involves child support payments, is it fair to require that a parent pays for a college education? An Oct. 6 report looked into this question as it could come up in court. It's not possible for the court to require separated or divorced...
Parents can be held liable for children’s acts
Imagine your child going to a friend's house and damaging the other parent's property. Your child certainly won't be forced to pay for it, but will you? A parent may be held liable for a child's actions in some circumstances. Parental liability is the name for a...
