Gone are the days when most families in the Reading area were supported by a single earner who worked for one company his entire life then retired on a comfortable pension. Our current reality is one where both partners work, both of them switch jobs or even careers a couple of times, and their...

Under Pennsylvania law, Family Court judges are instructed to consider a long list of factors when making decisions about child custody. One of those factors is the opinion of the child. The Pennsylvania Bar Association has produced an excellent video that outlines what happens when the court seeks the opinion of a child.

Their divorce involved alleged death threats, led to the downfall of a Congressman, and caused a media frenzy. Now, Pennsylvania doctors Shannon Edwards and Jesse Sally are recording a podcast on the challenges of co-parenting after a divorce and airing even more of their dirty laundry. It’s an interesting idea, and an...

Although the great majority of those who marry intend to stay together until death, we all know that almost half of all marriages end in divorce. Sadly, many more couples remain in marriages that are unhappy -- dull, restrictive, lacking in passion, or even abusive. Why does this happen when contacting an experienced,...

Divorce is rarely an easy process, particularly when there are children involved since very often child custody is a contentious issue. Nonetheless, with an experienced child custody attorney at your side, you have the best chance of obtaining sole custody of your child after your marriage is over. Gary R. Swavely, Jr., founding...

In a recent letter to the advice columnist Dear Abby, a person going by the name “Taken for a Fool” describes a truly nightmarish situation — his financially and emotionally abusive “wife” is still married to her first husband!

DEAR ABBY: I went through an ugly divorce. My second wife, “Marci,”...

In the traditional wedding vows, couples pledge “to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.” Due to the rising cost of healthcare, it might be time for us to rethink...

Owning a second home for either personal enjoyment or extra income is becoming increasingly common. The rise of the sharing economy has made it appealing to own a second property in a desirable location, not too far from your primary residence, that you can rent out for extra cash when you are not there...

Most people in the Reading area consider their pets a member of the family. They keep us company, comfort us in times of need, and may even protect us from danger. It is therefore shocking to many divorcing couples that Pennsylvania has no laws governing pet custody, or telling judges how they should rule...

Owning a small business is stressful in the best of times. The uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has not made things easier. Navigating these challenging times has been difficult for our firm’s business clients, but it has been a real headache for our business clients who are also in the midst of...