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
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
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
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
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
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
When you’re making preparations that will ensure your loved ones are taken care of after you’re gone, you need to ensure that your estate is taken care of. Having an estate planning checklist will help make known your wishes. If you don’t know exactly what goes into estate planning, that’s perfectly fine because you’re about
There were 782,038 divorces in America during the span of a single year. While some divorces only involve spouses, many leave children stuck in the middle as well. While representing yourself is always an option, think twice before you make the choice. If you’re going through a messy divorce, you might realize you need a child custody lawyer
There are several reasons why someone might choose to hire a divorce lawyer. Spouses that currently share custody of their child or children will certainly want to establish custody rights and rules, and having an external party present is helpful. Having a lawyer handy can also result in a far fairer and safer outcome—for everyone. Still, it’s
72% of divorces occur during the first 14 years of marriage, making it likely for there to be young children in the equation. From questions about custody and child support to a new day-to-day routine, parenting through a divorce has tricky moments. Helping children cope with divorce is a big responsibility on top of an already chaotic situation.
Perhaps you’re still young, living life to the fullest. The last thing on your mind might be whether you need a will. That’s to worry about later in life, right? However, there are a number of reasons why you need a will at any adult age. It not only protects your belongings, but it also
609 W. Hamilton St., Ste 210, Allentown, PA 18101
Email: info@crossonrichetti.com
Phone: (610) 351-2264
Fax: (610) 351-2265
