Pennsylvania residents who are looking to adopt a child have many choices ahead of them. One program that the state offers is Adoption Assistance. Understanding what this program is and who is eligible can assist you in making the right decisions regarding the...
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Year: 2021
Considerations in a gray divorce
Pennsylvania and other states are showing an increase in the number of divorces taking place for people over the age of 50 years old. Many of these are commonly coined gray divorces due to the age of the couples involved. If you're currently thinking about going...
Considerations when asking for child custody relocation
Pennsylvania parents whose marriages have ended may find themselves wanting to relocate after the divorce is finalized. This isn't anything new for a lot of divorced couples as they feel like putting space between them will help. However, modifying a child custody...
Does a 50/50 custody split work?
In most cases, a 50/50 custody split works for Pennsylvania parents who live in the same city and who don't have to travel too far to exchange the kids. This type of custody typically allows each parent to have one week with their children at a time before switching...
What does the adoption process look like?
To adopt a child in Pennsylvania, you'll have to go through a series of steps. The adoption process can be time-consuming, but it gives agencies the chance to make sure that they're sending children to loving homes. An attorney may help you through this complicated...
Choosing the best child custody plan
Joint custody is typically considered an ideal situation for divorced parents who both want to be equally involved in the lives of their children. In most cases, Pennsylvania judges will accept a joint custody proposal that both parents have agreed upon prior to their...
What is a home study?
Before you can adopt a child in Pennsylvania, you'll have to complete a home study. A home study helps the adoption agency to determine whether you could provide a good home for the child. You'll also get the chance to ask questions and prepare yourself for the...
Why you need a sound co-parenting plan
When you're going through a divorce in Pennsylvania, the state favors granting joint custody over the children so that both parents have a say. To limit how many arguments you go through, it's a good idea to write a sound co-parenting plan that both of you can refer...
Dealing with your ex after divorce
Divorces often resemble the marriages that preceded them. For example, angry couples may still be angry during a divorce, and this feeling can carry on into the time after the divorce as well. Not only can acrimonious interactions make the process of the divorce...
Protect your business from your divorce
Running a business is rewarding, but it is also stressful and could put a lot of strain on a marriage. A spouse may see the time and energy you give to your business as time you could be spending with them and eventually start to resent a business you have devoted...