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What You Need to Know About Giving Temporary Custody to Grandparents

There are approximately 2.7 divorces per 1,000 people living in the United States. Divorce or any breakup is hard; when children are involved, it is more complicated. In some extreme cases, the court, a therapist, or parents themselves will seek out a third-party custody situation. Grandparents are often the first thought in these temporary custody

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How Exactly Do Child Custody Negotiations Work?

The divorce rate has recently hit a record low in the United States, but that doesn’t mean divorces aren’t still happening every day. Even in the most amicable of divorces, it’s difficult to figure out child custody and what’s best for the children. Sometimes, both parents will have their own idea of who their kids should

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What Is Estate Planning? A Brief Guide

Research shows that approximately 60 percent of Americans do not have a will or living trust. Are you part of this group? Are you looking to change that? If so, you need our brief guide to estate planning. Outlined below are some essential things everyone should know, from writing a will to finding the best

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Why You Need a Lawyer Involved in Your Will Planning

If you are starting a family, have recently experienced the loss of a loved one, or are reaching the winter of your life, will planning may be something you’ve begun to think about. No matter what stage of life you’re at, planning your estate is something you shouldn’t overlook. Especially if you have specific wishes regarding how you’d

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LGBT Divorce in Pennsylvania: Everything You Need to Know

Did you know that approximately 1% of the total number of currently married same-sex couples get divorced each year? Divorce proceedings are often complicated, not to mention, they often vary by state.  So what do you need in order to get divorced in the great state of Pennsylvania? Don’t worry, with this guide; you can

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What You Need to Know About the Child Adoption Process

You and your significant other have been together for a while, and you’ve decided it’s time to welcome a child to the family. Adopting a child is a wonderful way to welcome the next generation into your home, offer a safe space for those who have none, and avoid contributing to the global overpopulation crisis. However, you

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Going Through a Divorce: When Do You Have ‘the Talk’ With the Kids?

Though 2019 saw a 50-year low, divorce rates are on the rise again in 2020. Psychologists say the Covid-19 pandemic and stay-at-home restrictions are the main cause. As more couples stayed home, small resentments they ignored surfaced. Going through a divorce is stressful enough without kids. If there are children involved, how do you tell

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A Comprehensive Guide to Grandparent Custody

Child custody is decided based on the best interest of the child or children. If the parent or primary guardian is unfit to care for the child in question, grandparent custody may be awarded. In these cases, the grandparent must present a case that the current situation is unsafe for the child. If you are currently

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Will vs Trust: What’s The Difference

Setting your finances up to prepare for your death isn’t always something that people want to do. It can be difficult thinking about your mortality, your possessions, and how they deserve to be dealt with when you pass.  It’s important to start thinking about these issues as soon as you can, though, because a sudden

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Top 5 Most Important Estate Planning Documents

It is a common misconception that estate planning is something only the rich need to worry about. But failing to have an estate plan can make an already difficult time even more stressful for your family. To ensure all your assets are transferred seamlessly to your loved ones when you die you need to know

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5 Signs You Need to Hire an Ad Litem for Your Divorce

Divorce rates may be on the decline, but there are still hundreds of thousands of divorces (affecting hundreds of thousands of children) each year. For children under two, the impact of a divorce will be minimal. Experts suggest that kids between the ages of 3-11 will experience the most emotional trauma from a divorce. Regardless

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Understanding the Different Types of Child Custody That Exist Today

Going through a divorce is similar to experiencing the grief of death. Splitting assets and trying to figure out how to move on with your life make divorces painful enough.  But having children involved makes it near unbearable. Is there any way to ease the stress of child custody in a divorce? Yes. Understanding the

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