Many Pennsylvania residents have some sort of retirement account through their employers, such as a 401(k). Not surprisingly, at least a portion of such an account may be considered marital property in the event of a divorce. Determining what portion of the account is...
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Month: January 2014
Does the tender years doctrine still affect fathers’ rights?
Many fathers insist that family courts still favor mothers over them when it comes to granting primary custody of a couple's children. Even though the "tender years doctrine" was abolished by many states, including Pennsylvania, there still appears to be a preference...
Avoid a complex divorce with a prenuptial agreement
In the euphoria of planning a wedding, there may not seem to be a good time for a Pennsylvania couple to discuss signing a prenuptial agreement. However, it may be better to consider it now rather than risk the possibility of a complex divorce down the road. Even...
Has training made Pennsylvania child support enforcement better?
At some point in time, every parent wishes his or her child came with a parenting instruction manual. Knowing how to handle certain situations often leaves parents at a loss. One of those issues could be collecting child support.Thousands of Pennsylvania parents rely...
Living in the same house after a Pennsylvania divorce
There seems to be a growing trend of couples "nesting" even after the marriage is over. The concept behind nesting is that even if a couple separates or gets a divorce, the family remains intact. The parents essentially live as roommates while sharing custody of the...
