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- Is There A Healthy Way To Get Divorced?
Aug 8, 2017
Certainly no man or woman in Pennsylvania gets married with the hope or thought that they might someday get divorced. The disappointment and heartache that can accompany the end of a marriage is reasonable and to be expected. However, that does not mean that you have to let your divorce become an emotionally disturbing event for you or for your children. There are things you can do to support positive emotional health and relationships fo...Read More - The Truth About Domestic Violence
Aug 1, 2017
An intimate relationship dispute can contain enough stressful issues of its own, but when domestic violence is involved, the situation can become all the more serious. Pennsylvania has strengthened its domestic violence laws in recent years; however, reports of physical abuse are, unfortunately, still a common occurrence. The term Women Against Abuse, Pennsylvania’s leading domestic violence advocate and service provider, provides a list of types of domestic violence. The organization acknowledges that while domestic violence ca...Read More - 3 Tips For Protecting Your Retirement Assets During Divorce
Aug 1, 2017
Divorce has a profound impact on both your emotions and finances. While you are likely prepared to divide physical property such as the house and car, have you thought about your retirement assets? If you have not yet prepared, it is time to get smart about your retirement plans. If you take some proactive steps, you can get through your divorce with as much of your retirement intact as possible. Here are the top three ways to protec...Read More - False Domestic Violence Accusations and Damaged Reputations
Jul 28, 2017
Various family law matters can generate problems, from those involving custody or property division to child support and other issues. However, accusations of domestic violence can be especially troubling for people in Media, and other cities in Pennsylvania. The law firm of Louis Wm. Martini, Jr. knows how upsetting this can be and the different challenges that may arise as a result of these allegations. Regrettably, some people choose to attack their current or former partne...Read More - What Is International Child Abduction?
Jul 17, 2017
As a divorced parent in Pennsylvania, you wish the best for your child. Unfortunately, there are some situations in which your child may be endangered, or put into dangerous situations, by your ex-spouse. International child abduction is one of those potential situations. What is international child abduction? According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, international child abduction occurs when a parent or relative takes a child who is not under their custody and flee...Read More - These Jobs Have The Most Divorces
Jul 17, 2017
Work is a large part of most people’s lives, and couples across Pennsylvania know that the career path they choose can impact other parts of their lives, including their marriages. A recent study used data from the U.S. Census Bureau to measure which jobs had the highest divorce rates for people by age 30. The study was conducted by Zippia, who was interested to see how different occupations measured up against one another when it came t...Read More - How Are Child Support Payments Decided?
Jul 12, 2017
When Pennsylvanian parents split, there are still plenty of things that need to be considered in regard to your child. Child support payments are often at the top of any potential list of concerns, and both of you may have a lot of questions to ask. One of the most common questions is: how are child support payments even decided? The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania highlights the basics of child support, including payments. Aspects that may b...Read More - The Rise Of Gray Divorce
Jul 9, 2017
While divorce can be complicated no matter how long a couple is together, as those who divorce in their older age will find, there are specific concerns those over 50 will face that may not be at the top of mind for their younger counterparts. Gray divorce, or couples ending their marriage after age 50, is on the rise, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and a quarter of those seeking divorces in 2010 fell into the gra...Read More - How To Divide Retirement Assets During Divorce
Jul 5, 2017
Dividing property and money during divorce can be daunting. You must not forget about the proceeds of your retirement plan. Your retirement account may hold a significant amount of wealth. Separating your retirement funds requires careful consideration and a unique process of obtaining a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). If you do not divide your retirement plan properly, you may face serious tax consequences. Keep reading for a quick guide to dividing your retirement assets with ...Read More - Getting Along For The Children’s Health
Jun 30, 2017
As any divorcing couple in Pennsylvania knows, trying to get along for one another through the feelings of frustration, anger and sadness that often accompany a divorce is no small feat. But new studies show that going through the stressful and acrimonious divorce of parents can have lasting effects on the health of the children–reaching into adulthood. As HealthDay News reports, researchers at Carnegie Mellon studied 200 healthy adults to see how they would react when exposed to ...Read More
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