Most Pennsylvania custodial parents know they can take an ex back to court for child support modifications should there be substantial changes in income for either parent. A new order by the court will need to be obtained for the required adjustments to take...


Month: June 2018
Mother takes child support case to appellate court
Some Pennsylvania custodial parents know it can be extremely frustrating dealing with matters of child support. Sometimes the ex does not comply with a court order to pay, and sometimes the court will not consider the heartfelt plea to reexamine a previous ruling....
Are pets considered property or family in divorce?
In many states, divorce courts view pets as property, not as the much-loved member of the family they really are. Typically, the spouse that has possession of the pet will keep it. This view is beginning to change, with more and more states adopting laws that treat...
Father lands in jail after nonpayment of child support
When a Pennsylvania non-custodial parent chooses to not pay child support, there may be several negative reactions as a result. The most important one might be that the child has to go without a meal, without needed medicine or without sufficient apparel for cold...
Can mediation work in my divorce?
If you're dreading the courtroom proceedings of divorce, you're not alone--many people wish there was an alternative to traditional litigated divorce. And in fact, there is. Mediation provides a different forum for divorce negotiations, involving a third-party...
Spousal support woes for ex-husband
Spousal support is often a sore subject to the Pennsylvania ex who has been ordered to pay. Some former spouses can well afford to pay the amount set by the court, but some struggle with payments they feel are too steep. The former husband of an heiress to a major...