January 22, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Modifying Child Support Agreements

Child support agreements ensure children receive the financial support they need from both parents. However, life circumstances change, and what worked initially may no longer be practical. If you need to modify your child support agreement, here’s what you need to know. When Can Child Support Be Modified? A child support agreement can usually be […]

January 2, 2025

Co-Parenting Tips After Divorce: Building a Positive Future for Your Kids

Going through a divorce is challenging, especially when children are involved. While it might feel like the hardest part is behind you, the next chapter—co-parenting—can be equally tricky. The goal of co-parenting is to create a supportive, loving environment where your children can thrive, despite the changes. Here are some essential co-parenting tips to help […]

December 13, 2024

Navigating Child Custody During the Holidays

The holiday season is a time for joy and togetherness, but for co-parents managing child custody, it can also bring unique challenges. Coordinating schedules, managing emotions, and ensuring your child feels loved and supported may seem overwhelming. Here are practical tips to help you navigate child custody during the holidays while keeping the focus on […]

December 9, 2024

Can Custody Agreements Be Changed After Divorce?

Custody agreements are often a crucial part of the divorce process, designed to reflect the best interests of the children involved. But what happens when circumstances change after the divorce is finalized? The good news is that custody agreements are not set in stone. Courts recognize that life evolves, and they allow for modifications when […]

December 2, 2024

What to Expect in a Divorce Trial: A Step-by-Step Guide

Going through a divorce is never easy, and if your case is headed for trial, it can feel overwhelming. However, understanding the process can help reduce some of the anxiety. Here’s a step-by-step guide to what you can expect during a divorce trial. 1. Pre-Trial PreparationBefore your divorce trial begins, both sides will gather evidence, […]

March 1, 2024

5 MORE Tips to Choosing Your Divorce Lawyer

Continuing Our Series on Navigating the Divorce Maze ICYMI: We reviewed tips 1-5 here. We recommend reading those tips first. 6. Experience and Expertise  Divorce cases can vary widely in complexity, so it’s crucial to choose a divorce lawyer with relevant experience in handling cases like yours. Inquire about their track record and success rate […]

February 13, 2024

Navigating the Divorce Maze: 5 Tips to Choosing YOUR Divorce Lawyer

Choosing the right divorce lawyer is a decision that can significantly impact the outcome of your divorce proceedings, and even your mental health. At a time when emotions are often (and understandably) running high, you’re also thrust into the complexities of a legal process.   You need a guide, an ally, a true partner – someone […]

April 9, 2020

CCES Process in Bucks County and what to Expect

CCES Process in Bucks County and What to Expect Have you recently been ordered or agreed to participate in the CCES program? The process can be extensive and confusing for most. You may be thinking to yourself, what is it that I need to know, how much does it cost and what happens  after CCES. […]

March 26, 2020

Navigating Parenting Post Divorce

Divorce can be a difficult process for a child to go through. It can add on extra stress while they are already undergoing difficulties with other things such as school, extra-curricular activities, sports, or anything else they are involved in. It is important to help them maintain organization with all the added time adjustments living […]

February 6, 2020

Grandparents Rights

As a grandparent, the bond with your grandchildren is special. Being able to spend time with your grandchildren is important for both grandparents and grandchildren. Unfortunately, there is no grandparents rights rule or law. You have less legal rights to your grandchildren than their parents do. The parents are the primary legal custodians of the […]

February 3, 2020

Child Custody For Unmarried Parents

In a divorce the law clearly and adequately covers separation of two parties. However, when it comes to unmarried parents’ things can tend to get murky and much of which becomes a gray area. Splitting assets can be messy for two unmarried people who are living together. Things get even more complicated when dealing with […]

July 17, 2017

10 factors that affect child custody relocation in Pennsylvania

For whatever reason there are times in life when one needs to move or relocate to either another county or even a different state, at that moment one must take a look at the 10 factors that affect child custody relocation in Pennsylvania. When dealing with divorce and child custody issues things can become even […]

February 9, 2017

A tale of a Two-Year Separation Case in Pennsylvania

After a full day trial over a dispute as to the date of separation court sides with…..(see below) BRIEF NARRATIVE OF THE CASE Wife and Husband were married in the early nineties and had one child from this marriage. Due to irreconcilable differences, Wife filed for Divorce. It is Wife’s assertion that Husband is alleging a […]

August 17, 2015

Preparing for Custody, Divorce Settlements Instead of Battles

On numerous occasions, our offices have received calls asking if we handle “custody battles”. Of course, we understand what is meant by this question, but it still brings to mind the concept of custody and how to properly handle the divorce process. We handle the existing “battles”, but more importantly, we employ tools to help […]

May 1, 2014

How to Protect the Kids During Contested Divorce

The fragile dynamic that forms during divorce can change the outcome of custody, support, or equitable distribution. Just when it seems a settlement is on the horizon, the client and the ex-spouse engage in a deal-breaking conflict that throws the divorce into greater disarray. Following a few simple guidelines will help your kids, your sanity […]

December 4, 2013

Abandonment: Terminating Parental Rights in PA

Pennsylvania requirements for who and how to terminate parental rights When it comes to protecting a child, there is no compromising. Unfortunately, those individuals who are able to cause the most harm to a child can be those who are closest to them. In Pennsylvania, terminating parental rights can be done voluntarily or involuntarily. For […]

October 24, 2013

Late-life Divorce on the Rise

The emerging trend of “gray divorce” and what to consider According to the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University, divorce rates for couples over 50 have doubled between 1990 and 2009. Late-life divorce, also known as “gray divorce”, is becoming more common and creating uncertainty about future implications. Financial […]

September 25, 2013

Withdrawing Funds from Shared Accounts in a Divorce

How to finance divorce with shared accounts It is no secret that filing for divorce costs money, and hiring legal counsel requires the payment of a retainer fee. Individuals considering divorce often grapple with how to approach gathering the money to proceed. The timing, the amount, and whether or not to discuss the withdrawal depends […]

September 5, 2013

Child Support Deviation based upon Custody | Bucks County

PA Guidelines Allow Child Support Deviation Based on Custody The calculation helps determine child support or support deviation for Bucks County and all Pennsylvania support cases. The amount child support deviation may increase or decrease depending on the amount of parenting time spent with the child(ren). It may not necessarily rely on overnights either – […]

September 4, 2013

Welcome Jahn S. Chesnov, Esquire: 27 Years of Family Law in Bucks County

We are excited and pleased that Jahn S. Chesnov, Esquire has joined our team to continue providing excellent service to the Bucks County community. Mr. Chesnov will provide insight and advice to support our large portfolio of family law cases. As a seasoned practitioner of Family Law in Bucks County, Mr. Chesnov provides 27 years’ experience […]