Monthly Archives: May 2021
Am I Eligible For An Increase In My Child Support?
Seeking a Modification of Child Support Sometimes circumstances change after a child support hearing has occurred and a child support order has been issued, or after the negotiation of an agreed upon amount of child support. These changes circumstances may include: Increases in the payor parent’s income or decreases in that income not associated… Read More »
What If I Want A Divorce And My Spouse Does Not?
The Pennsylvania Divorce Code contains several ways to obtain a divorce decree. One of the most common is a consent divorce. In this type of divorce, the divorce complaint contains an allegation that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” This language allows both parties to sign and file affidavits of consent to the divorce after… Read More »
Spouse Filed A Bankruptcy In The Midst Of A Divorce: What Does This Mean For You?
A divorce is not only an emotionally taxing ordeal for most couples parting ways, but it also puts a financial strain on parties that they didn’t have to bear while living together. To help the economically dependent party cope with this sudden change, the law provides for alimony or alimony pendente lite/spousal support –… Read More »
