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When a marriage ends, one of the most common financial questions is whether one spouse will need to support the other. You may be wondering if you have to pay your soon-to-be former spouse, or if they will be paying you, and how...

Nationwide, a childcare crisis is impacting families, and Pennsylvania is no exception. Finding affordable childcare is becoming increasingly difficult, with many families paying more for childcare than housing. The impact of the...

In recent decades, a noticeable shift has occurred in statistics related to divorce filings. According to data published by the American Psychological Association, while roughly two-thirds of divorces are filed by adults under the...

When you spend years intertwining your life with someone else through marriage, divorce can be an understandably long, tedious, and frustrating process, even in amicable cases. Domestic violence accusations tend to draw out the...

Getting divorced is a daunting process. Some fear hiring an attorney because it will turn the process into a hostile battle of the spouses. For many people, a divorce means a change in finances. These are just a few reasons that...

Divorce can be a rollercoaster, but your social media presence doesn’t have to derail you. What you post online during your divorce can have consequences. So, let’s talk about the do’s and don’ts because,...

For many of us, pets are part of our family . . . sometimes almost as much a part of the family as our kids are. In many cases, our pets bring our families closer together, which is why when couples divorce, the question of who...

Domestic violence does not stop when a victim decides to leave; in many instances, the threat of harm and pain intensifies during divorce and post-separation. In fact, it’s common for abusers to escalate their harmful...

The 2024 election did more than reshape the U.S. political landscape; it sent shockwaves through the personal lives of many Americans, particularly women facing domestic violence. The reelection of President Donald Trump and the...

As a victim of domestic violence, making the decision to divorce can be challenging. It can come after years of abuse and denial. The process can be overwhelming, and separating from an abusive spouse doesn’t end the risk of...

In Pennsylvania, anyone looking to file a divorce must do so on no-fault or fault grounds. Unfortunately, for people who are in domestic abuse situations or pregnant, this may prove difficult. It is against this backdrop that...

If you are newly divorced, in the middle of a divorce, or separated from your spouse, the holidays during November and December can feel like a stressful marathon. Your life has changed dramatically, and it is important to...

It is no secret that custody battles come with tremendous emotional stress and legal complexity. In the throes of divorce proceedings and the custody battles that often follow, many parents are anxious to make any mistake that...

In Pennsylvania, many couples choose to remain married but live separate lives. In practice, this type of arrangement works well for many people. Legally, however, separation can be a bit tricky in Pennsylvania. At the LLF Law...

As reported by Men’s Journal in October 2023, Fast and Furious star Tyrese Gibson made news after he fled to social media to post a “scathing” 12-minute-long video discussing the intimate details of the divorce...

Nearly everyone knows Oscar-winning actor Kevin Costner, the star of the blockbuster movie “Dances with Wolves” and the hit television show “Yellowstone.” But lately, Costner received more publicity for his acrimonious...

Divorce is never easy, and if you’re going through one or have done so, you understand all of the many issues that need to be considered and addressed, particularly in cases where there are children involved. One of the most...

Child custody and visitation are the most emotional and contentious parts of any divorce. Each parent hopes their former spouse is a good person with the best interest of their child at heart, someone who wants the best possible...

As reported in an article by Fox News, in May of 2023, Christine Baumgartner filed for divorce from her husband and famous Yellowstone actor, Kevin Costner. The former couple’s divorce has been messy, to say the least, and...

Getting divorced is difficult for everyone, but it can be even more complicated for those in the public eye. Doctors are viewed as pillars of the community. In particularly close-knit communities, almost everyone in town may know...