Category Archives: Family Law
Alcoholism and Divorce
The statistics regarding alcoholism are startling. According to the National Institute of Health, almost 6% of all adults had alcohol use disorder, which worked out to roughly 9.2 million men and 5.3 million women. In other words, almost 15 million adults in this country are struggling with alcohol addiction. Alcoholism claims many lives, but… Read More »
What Is an Annulment? Should You Seek One?
Like divorce, an annulment legally ends a marriage. However, an annulment actually renders the marriage invalid or void, depending on the circumstances. There are many reasons why some couples prefer to seek an annulment. You should consult a Media family attorney to review whether an annulment is right for you. Grounds for an Annulment… Read More »
Using a Prenuptial Agreement to Protect Your Children’s Inheritance
Many Americans remarry later in life, and a prenuptial agreement can be a critical tool for protecting the inheritance of any children you have from a first marriage. Many people think of prenuptial agreements as affecting only how property is divided upon divorce, and it’s true that most agreements are focused on what happens… Read More »
Practical Tips for Dividing Marital Debt
During a Pennsylvania divorce, a couple needs to do more than divide their marital property. They also need to divide their debts. Dividing debt is often harder than it looks. For one thing, no one wants debt, so spouses often play “hot potato” when it comes to divvying up the credit cards and home… Read More »
Do Unmarried Couples Have Property Rights?
Many people choose to cohabitate without ever getting married. Some of them live together for decades even, all without ever tying the knot. What happens when these couples split up? Over the years, it is very common for a couple to become enmeshed financially. Does this mean they have the same property rights as… Read More »
Who Is Responsible For Paying a Child’s Health Insurance After a Divorce?
In Pennsylvania, medical support is well integrated into child support and spousal support, and the party responsible for paying medical support is responsible for paying for the child or spouse’s health insurance, as well as unreimbursed medical expenses. If you are currently going through a divorce and working through your child support arrangement, contact… Read More »
Is It a Good Idea to Split Up the Kids In a Divorce?
One question we hear a lot from couples with more than one child who are seeking a divorce is whether they should keep all their kids together or split up the kids so that each parent can still live with at least one child. Our answer is always that courts will decide arrangements for… Read More »
Three Common Misconceptions About Child Custody And Visitation
One of the biggest disputes in a divorce is over custody and visitation rights of the children. If you are currently going through a divorce, you may be facing this exact issue right now. Before jumping to any conclusions about whether you or your ex will be granted custody over your children, make sure… Read More »
Should I Sign A Prenuptial Agreement Before I Get Married?
It may seem a bit unromantic to think of marriage as a contract, but from a legal standpoint, this is the case. As is true with any contract, there are many factors to consider before signing a prenuptial agreement. Each case is unique, and each couple needs to make their own decisions regarding whether… Read More »
Sole Physical Custody vs. Joint Physical Custody: Which Is Better For Your Children?
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is deciding whether you or your ex will have custody over your children. Traditionally, sole physical custody was typically granted to one parent, and visitation rights granted to the other parent. However, with more and more studies showing that joint custody is more beneficial for… Read More »
