Family Legal Matters

Navigate your family's ups and downs. Learn everything from what to consider before getting married or adopting to how to have an amicable divorce and settle on child support.

Say 'I do' to your wedding planner with a wedding planning services agreement
It's a great idea to get a wedding planner to oversee your wedding, but did you know it's important have a written contract with your planner? Find out why wedding planning services agreements are used and how they protect you for your special event.
December 7, 2023 · 4 min read
Sharing Fido: Does your state have pet custody laws?
Conflicts over a pet can be just as important to divorcing spouses as any issue when both spouses have developed a special connection to a companion pet and wish to maintain it. This feeling can be even greater where the couple has no children, and the dog or cat has taken on the role of the couple's "child." But unlike real children, for which extensive case law and statutory measures exist, pets have been largely ignored as a critical concern in a divorce.
November 24, 2023 · 4 min read
Your guide to PA divorce forms
If you are planning to file for divorce in Pennsylvania, you will need to know the numerous forms used in PA divorce cases, and understand their purposes. The required forms also vary, based on whether or not you and your spouse have an agreement.
November 22, 2023 · 5 min read
Creating a livable cohabitation agreement
If you're in a relationship but not planning to get married, a cohabitation agreement could provide you with many of the same protections as a prenuptial agreement. Read on to see whether this legal contract is right for you.
November 21, 2023 · 4 min read
What is collaborative divorce?
Is there a better alternative to traditional divorce? Better than mediation? The answer is yes. It is the newest option in family law-- collaborative divorce.
November 9, 2023 · 2 min read
How to change the name on your Social Security card
Changing a legal name can be challenging but worth the time and effort. Marriage and divorce are the top reasons for a legal name change. A new Social Security card can be obtained with the correct legal documents.
October 19, 2023 · 21 min read
How much money does it cost to change a name?
The cost to change your name can depend on what state you live in. Events like a marriage, divorce, adoption, etc. can necessitate a change of name. It is important to seek exact instructions on how to move forward in your state.
August 18, 2023 · 4 min read
Dividing assets: What to do in a divorce
Read how to divide fairly and enable your divorce to go more smoothly.
March 31, 2023 · 5 min read
Is covenant marriage the answer to a rising divorce rate?
To its supporters, covenant marriage is the answer to America's rising divorce rate. To critics, it's a rigid constraint that makes an already difficult situation even more painful.
March 31, 2023 · 3 min read
The risks of failing to make court-ordered child support payments
What happens when a divorced parent fails to make court-ordered child support payments or to make them promptly?
March 31, 2023 · 2 min read

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