by Karen UlmerCertain counties in New Jersey will now allow a divorce to go through without requiring appearance in court. This option is available if there are no issues raised other than the divorce. For example, there are no custody, support, or equitable distribution issues. Alternatively, if the parties reach an agreement on all outstanding issues, the […]
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Child Support and where the money goes
Oftentimes people who have to pay child support do not understand why they have to pay the amount that they do. Sometimes they think that they can demand receipts for everything that their money is used to by for the child. In PA, the parent who has the majority of the time is the one […]
NJ Divorce on the Papers
Certain counties in New Jersey will now allow a divorce to go through without requiring appearance in court. This option is available if there are no issues raised other than the divorce. For example, there are no custody, support, or equitable distribution issues. Alternatively, if the parties reach an agreement on all outstanding issues, the […]
Getting through child custody with gratitude
Child custody is one of divorce’s greatest challenges. When all is said and done and the assets are distributed and the divorce is final, there are still the children of divorce that forever tie you to the other parent. Whether your children are little or grown, there will be times when you will encounter the […]
Dividing a Business in a Divorce
Oftentimes in a divorce, one of the assets that the family court in Pennsylvania must decide how to distribute is a business. In most instances, the Court is not distributing or dividing the control of the business but rather the value. If the business is premarital, the increase in value during the marriage is considered […]
Social Security Benefits when Divorced
When you get divorced in PA, social security is not considered as an asset in divorce. It may be considered as income for purposes of alimony but not as an asset. If you were a spouse who did not work and did not contribute to Social Security or if you worked part-time and your benefit […]
Custody and Incarceration
What happens to a child when their parent goes to prison? If a child is placed with the state agency, such as Children and Youth, a parent may still be able to visit with their child during the time that the parent is incarcerated. It is important for an incarcerated parent to do everything possible […]
Planning foreign travel with children when separated
If you are separated and plan to travel out of state with your child, you will need to make sure that you have a passport and that you have permission from the court. In order to obtain a passport you will need consent from both parents and signatures. If your custody order does not provide […]
Date of Separation in a Divorce
When you get divorced in PA, the date of your separation is no later than the date that a divorce is filed. It can be earlier but the burden will upon the party seeking an earlier date to establish it with evidence should the other spouse contest it. The date of separation is an important […]
Child Support and why your neighbor and sister get a different amount than you
/Family-Law-Divorce/Child-Support/Oftentimes when people get separated or are going through a divorce, they like to consult their friends and family who have gone through a similar situation for advice and what to expect. While it is a good idea to seek support from friends and family who can understand and relate to your situation, sometimes, it […]
Reasons to consider a Prenuptial Agreement
If you are getting married, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement before you tie the knot. A prenuptial agreement is not necessary in every situation, but is very useful to avoid conflict in certain situations. It is not always just for divorce. You may want to use it to allow you to decide […]