Important Considerations Before Signing a Prenup

More and more soon-to-be-married couples find themselves in discussions about prenuptial agreements. There’s no easy answer as to whether signing one of these premarital agreements is a good idea. Everything depends on your individual situation and the terms of the agreement. This article outlines some of the most important things to look out...
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Murder Is Not The Best Way To End Your Marriage

A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with criminal homicide and abuse of a corpse after police discovered the body of her estranged husband in her front yard. Friends say the fiery on-again-off-again couple were contemplating divorce. This is a terrifying example of the need to protect yourself if your relationship is headed toward...
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Maintaining the Special Role of Grandparents

Do grandparents have custody rights in Pennsylvania? Navigating a divorce can be complicated for a family, and questions of custody of the children can become contentious. While these issues must be resolved by the divorcing spouses, the rights of grandparents are also an important consideration for those who have close relationships with their grandchildren. In...
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Child Support at a Glance

In a divorce involving minor children, the courts in Pennsylvania base child support decisions on a number of factors, such as the child's standard of living during the marriage, the income of the custodial and noncustodial parent, if the custodial parent is receiving alimony, as well as the health, medical and educational expenses...

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