Most Important Legal Terms in Child Custody Child custody is already a contentious process between separated parents. Adding to the contentiousness is the potential for confusion over important terms used in discussing and determining child custody arrangements. Some of the most important child custody terms include: Legal Custody Legal custody refers to parents’ right to […]

Mediation is an alternative to the traditional divorce process, and statistics show that nearly nine out of ten mediated divorce cases go on to settle successfully. In addition, about 66 percent of couples who go through mediation report being satisfied with the outcome of the mediation process. Keep reading to get a deeper insight into […]

It is well-known that around 40 to 50 percent of all marriages will ultimately end in a divorce. This process is experienced by many, but it’s still challenging to go through. Below we’ll get into the details of this process from start to finish, or Divorce 101. Initiating the Process Making the decision to get […]

By: Kirsten B. Miniscalco, Esquire Parenting coordination was previously utilized in custody cases in Pennsylvania until 2013, when it was eliminated by rule due to concerns over the due process rights of parents involved in custody cases. New parenting coordination rules, however, are effective as of March 1, 2019, Pa. R.C.P. 1915.11-1, which aim to […]

If you suspect your marriage may be nearing its end, you may also be dealing with a loss of trust in your relationship. If you get the feeling your spouse may be readying to leave you, you may also believe he or she is beginning to stockpile assets in an effort to set his or […]