PA Family Law Blog

Couples who are considering getting a divorce in Montgomery County or elsewhere in Pennsylvania should be aware of some important financial considerations prior to filing the divorce paperwork.  Often, even when a couple believes that their divorce will be an amicable split, financial issues arise and bitter fighting ensues.  Much of this additional stress can be prevented if you take some time to consider your finances in advance of filing for divorce in PA.

When Pennsylvania child custody is split between parents, conflicts almost inevitably arise.  One issue that I am often asked about is what happens when one parent wishes to relocate with the child.  The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently analyzed this issue under the new PA Child Custody Law (23 Pa.C.S.A. § § 5321 et seq.). 

Which celebrity couples have made news headlines recently with news of divorce?  Find out below. 

According to a recent Lawyers.com article, a new survey by the UK-based site Divorce-Online reports that Facebook plays a role in one in three divorces in the UK.  This does not come as a surprise to many local Pennsylvania divorce lawyers, who will recall the widely circulated statistic from last year that Facebook was involved in one in five divorces in PA and throughout the U.S.  Although this figure has been disputed among some legal experts, one thing is certain:  your activity on Facebook is fair game to be used against you in any Pennsylvania divorce, child custody, or other family law proceeding.

How to Begin the PA Divorce Process

As a Pennsylvania family law attorney, I regularly counsel both mothers and fathers with regard to PA divorce and child custody actions.  While each case is certainly unique with its own set of facts and circumstances, below I’ve outlined five general tips to increase your likely of success in your child custody case.

January is often cited as the most common month for divorce.  Some couples wish to wait until the close of the holiday season in an effort to avoid upsetting family traditions.  This is often the case for married couples with young children.  Other couples may just wish to begin the New Year with a fresh start - namely, filing for divorce.

As a Montgomery County, PA child custody attorney, a common issue I come across this time of year is how to handle child custody and parenting time throughout the holiday season.  For many families who have gone through or who are going through a divorce, the holidays can be especially stressful.  By addressing child custody issues thoroughly in advance, some of that stress may be avoidable. 

Divorce and other Pennsylvania family law matters are generally very emotionally charged legal issues that often involve very personal subjects, including your home, children and finances.  As a party to a PA divorce, you must do what you can to protect yourself by choosing competent, high-quality legal representation.  There is nothing worse than coping with the emotional devastation that accompanies divorce while also having to deal with the frustration of poor or incompetent legal representation.

Pennsylvania child custody cases can be extremely stressful and emotionally draining on all of the parties involved, including the children themselves.  PA child custody matters often involve many complex legal, situational and personal factors.  While each child custody case is unique, my experience as a Montgomery County, PA family lawyer has allowed me to compile a list of five practical tips to share with Pennsylvania parents facing custody issues.