The old nursery rhyme "first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in the baby carriage" has been turned on its ear in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. While love may still come first, what comes after that is up for grabs. For some, it is a prenuptial...
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Child support by deception: what should you do?
Child support is an understandably important matter in Pennsylvania and across the country. Paid for the benefit of the children involved, child support is typically due from the noncustodial parent and remitted to the custodial parent. The payments can quickly add up...
Jamie and Frank McCourt in divorce court after the divorce
Pennsylvania readers undoubtedly are aware of two year long divorce battle between Frank and Jamie McCourt. Frank is the former owner of the Dodgers MLB franchise. The couple finally reached an agreement in Oct. 2011, resulting in final settlement of the divorce....
Taxes and Pennsylvania divorce: Pay attention while negotiating
Pennsylvania divorce negotiations typically involve a wide range of issues. As a couple negotiates the dissolution of their marriage, topics such as property division, spousal maintenance, child custody and support are addressed. One issue that sometimes plays second...
Pennsylvania divorce: Think long term financially
By its very nature, a Pennsylvania divorce involves a division of income and assets while each party plans for a new life without their partner. Typically, the parties each retain an attorney and try to come to terms on a settlement, but other issues are in play as...
Child custody: ‘Gossip Girl’ star must go to France to see kids
Kelly Rutherford, the actress known for her role on the TV series "Gossip Girl," has been embroiled in child custody litigation with her ex-husband. New details have emerged from the trial which give Pennsylvania readers some indication of the basis for the court's...
Be careful when badmouthing an ex in a divorce settlement
When going through any type of emotional stress, Pittsburgh residents are just as likely as anyone else to want to confide in a friend. The ability to verbalize negative feelings can help one come to terms with what they are feeling. However, in delicate cases such as...
How would international child custody be decided in Pittsburgh?
Arrangements of child custody can be a point of contention between a lot of divorcing parents. Having to come around to the idea of sharing a child between two households, or giving up full parenting rights to a child can be a hard one to grasp. These child custody...
New relationships can affect Pittsburgh spousal support, custody
The stress of going through a divorce is well-known, and while much of this dissipates after a settlement is finalized, divorced Pittsburgh residents know the stress can continue long after a split. With spousal support and child support payments, ex-spouses can...
Complex divorce: keep your credit rating
Although a divorce alone will not ruin an individual's credit, there are certain financial issues that if left unsolved can have a large impact. In a complex divorce, these issues can often be overlooked by Pennsylvania couples who are looking to come to a resolution...