The "gray divorce" trend is seeing a resurgence in the news lately, as statistics were recently released stating that the gray divorce rate is expected to increase threefold from its 1990 numbers by 2030. A gray divorce is one involving spouses ages 50 and up. While...
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Understanding child custody relocation requirements
When parents are divorced and have a child custody agreement in place, they must follow it. However, there are circumstances when a parent may need to relocate and the agreement needs to be changed. Relocation requirements and court process It is very important for...
Create an effective financial power of attorney
Everyone should plan for the possibility that they may be unable to handle their financial affairs because of an incapacity such as illness, injury or age. A financial power of attorney is an important part of estate planning to deal with this contingency, but it must...
Are there less restrictive alternatives to guardianship?
When parents have a disabled child who is reaching the age of majority, they may have many questions about how the child will care for themselves as an adult. Parents may assume their adult child will need a legal guardian, but sometimes less restrictive alternatives...
Giving to charity in your estate plan
When many people are planning their Last Will and estate, their main goal is to ensure that they pass on wealth and sentimental assets to their family members. This can certainly be a worthy goal, but it isn't necessarily the only use or purpose for estate planning....
Does divorce impact my credit score?
A divorce involves a complete upheaval of your financial life since you are transitioning from having two incomes to one. In fact, the divorce code views a divorce primarily as a “financial break-up.” One of your biggest concerns as you move forward into your newly...
Can Pennsylvania same-sex couples adopt?
If you are a same-sex couple in our state and you want to start or expand your family through adoption, you may have some questions about the process and the legal requirements. There are two main types of adoption for same-sex couples in Pennsylvania: third-party...
Are grandparents entitled to visitation with their grandchild?
Sometimes grandparents retain a good relationship with both of their grandchild’s parents when the parents divorce. In this case, the parents generally allow and even encourage the grandparents to visit the grandchild. However, sometimes one parent stands in the way...
Can I have my old will back?
Your will is an important piece of your estate plan. Executing a will takes time, thought and effort, and once it is in place, you can feel secure knowing your assets will go to the people you want. Sometimes life circumstances cause you to change the terms of your...
How can I get guardianship of my adult disabled child?
When a person turns 18, they are considered an adult in the eyes of the law and are allowed to care for themselves and make life decisions without parental approval. However, when a child has a disability, parents may feel that the child will not be capable of taking...