Key Takeaways Negotiating who claims children as dependents after divorce in PA means both parents work out which parent can list the kids on their tax return each year. For state taxes in Pennsylvania, claiming this dependency allows access to tax advantages including the Child Tax Credit. It can further determine who gets to claim …
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Key Takeaways In a Pennsylvania divorce, one issue you need to address is how personal injury settlements should be considered in property distribution. That involves figuring out what money in your settlement offsets what you both own. In handling a personal injury settlement, I make it fully clear how the case details apply. I write …
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Key Takeaways In Pennsylvania, grandparents can seek both custody of their grandchildren and visitation with them. You must petition the court for either legal or physical custody or visitation and meet certain requirements to qualify. When parents separate, die or undergo significant life changes, it is essential to understand grandparents’ rights. You may petition for …
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Key Takeaways Physical custody and legal custody are two distinct terms that should not be confused. Physical custody is about where your child resides and who takes care of them on a daily basis. Legal custody pertains to who is responsible for making important decisions regarding your child such as education, medical care, or religion. …
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Key Takeaways Taking these legal steps can help prevent any invasions to your parental rights and do what’s best for your children. I was required to give written notice to the other parent. After which I would have to wait for them to respond before doing anything. Pennsylvania law is clear that both parents must …
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Key Takeaways Delaware County’s standard child custody schedules encourage and support the bond between parents and their children. These schedules allow them to have some predictability and stability with their home lives. Most of the families I’m familiar with use an alternating week schedule. Under this arrangement, children alternate weeks—spending seven days in a row …
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Key Takeaways The cost of divorce in Pennsylvania depends on various factors, including attorney fees, court costs, and the complexity of the case. If your divorce involves disputed assets, custody, or support, plan to pay an average of $10,000 to $15,000. While filing fees are usually between $200 to $400, extra expenses, such as mediation …
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Key Takeaways Under Pennsylvania laws, marital debt should be divided equitably between spouses. PA is an equitable distribution state, so debts and assets are divided not necessarily evenly but fairly. Marital debt consists of all debts and obligations created during the marriage. This includes credit card debt, mortgages, and other loans even if only one …
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Key Takeaways Social media’s impact on divorce cases is increasingly apparent. The more digital interactions become the main mode of communication, the more powerful social media’s effect on relationships becomes. Social media platforms usually become the most important source of evidence in any contested lawsuit. They give us a complete diary of actions with text …
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Key Takeaways Generally, enforcing a divorce decree involves the same legal processes designed to compel compliance with terms dictated by the court. This can involve filing a petition for contempt if one party fails to meet obligations like child support, property distribution, or custody arrangements. Pennsylvania courts hear these cases in order to rectify the …
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