September, 2012 | Pennsylvania Family Law Blog - The Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz Archive
Bankruptcy During Divorce: What You Need to Consider Before Filing
Financial matters are one of the most significant issues that will arise, and need to be settled, in a divorce. Financial problems are certainly one of the leading causes of divorce in the U.S.; as such, managing one’s finances post divorce can often be complicated, and a practical solution for some may be considering filing for bankruptcy during the divorce process to avoid any further monetary troubles. However, there are several important things any Pennsylvanian considering filing for bankruptcy should take into account before making the official decision to do so.
The following are four essential things to consider if you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy during a divorce: Read the rest »
Registry Available for Adoptees, Birth Parents in Pennsylvania
The 2010 law passed in Pennsylvania, formally called Pennsylvania Act 101, makes it easier to for Pennsylvania residents involved in adoptions to request information about the adoptee or birth parents. As reported by Montgomery News, this law allowed the state Department of Public Welfare to create the Pennsylvania Adoption Information Registry (PAIR), which keeps confidential information related to the social and medical history of children adopted in the state. Birth parents, adoptive parents, or adoptees can make updates to the registry at any time.
A Pennsylvanian can reach PAIR by calling (800) 227-0225, but the information is shared only if both parties agree to it. This can eliminate the uncomfortable situation that may occur when an adoptee calls a biological parent that does not wish to be contacted. At the request of the adoptee, an authorized representative is appointed to search for birth parents or relatives, and the birth parents must provide written consent. Under PA law, a “birth relative” can refer to a parent, sibling, grandparent, stepparent, uncle, or aunt of the child’s birth family. Read the rest »
How to Help Your Children Understand Your Divorce
The decision to divorce is one of the most difficult and life-changing choices an individual will have to make, and the emotional toll it can take on a person can be overwhelming. However, if a couple has children, one must also worry about the emotional well-being of their family; as such, it is important for a parent to determine how to properly discuss with children this significant decision. As the concept of divorce will likely be difficult for children to understand, an article from KSL.com offers the following suggestions for discussing your divorce with your children:
- Be honest and open with your children. This will help keep the lines of communication open, but experts suggest leaving out the details. Simply express clearly to them that both of you will still be there for them and can count on you to be their mom/dad. Read the rest »
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