During a divorce, parents naturally want to protect their children while securing their own custody rights. In a litigated divorce, in which the couple goes before a judge, the law requires the judge to consider the child’s best interests. Judges recognize that parents have the right to maintain a relationship with their children, but you…
The early days of your divorce set the tone for the rest of the process here in Bucks County, PA. This is because Pennsylvania is somewhat unique in its requirements, but also in the options that it gives to divorcing couples. Filing for divorce Your first step is to determine whether your divorce will be…
You may be anxious to start your new life and want to finalize your divorce as quickly as possible. Choosing mediation or collaborative law is an important step toward a settlement that will be much faster and less expensive than litigating in court. However, you don’t want to rush too much, or you can make…