Pittsburgh Family Law & Estate Planning Blog
Everyone needs a will
Writing a will is a necessity if you want to protect your assets. You may be putting this task off for various reasons. But the truth is that everyone can benefit from creating a will. Here at Cook & Associates, we help clients from all walks of life achieve peace...
read moreHow should you talk about divorce with your children?
When a Pennsylvania marriage ends, it is not just the spouses who are affected. In-laws, friends and especially children go through extreme changes and life will likely never be the same. Because they do not have the same rational thought processing ability or...
read moreCan I leave money to my pet in my will?
Many people consider their pets as family members. For some people in Pennsylvania, a pet may be their only family. Regardless of the situation, you may feel the need to leave money to your pet in your will, but you may not be sure if you can legally do this. This is...
read moreDivorcing when you have a child with special needs
While divorcing in Pittsburgh is difficult no matter if children are involved or not, parents of special-needs children face a stringent set of challenges. According to the Interactive Autism Network, many parents report that having an autistic child causes a high...
read moreHow long will you pay alimony?
When you go through a divorce in Pennsylvania, the judge may make a ruling that requires you to pay alimony. Alimony or spousal support is a payment you make to your ex-spouse to help him or her with living expenses. The law lays out exactly when the court may award...
read moreTaking the High Road in a Custody Battle: 3 Reasons Why You Should
When two parents decide to divorce or separate, tensions are often high and it is easy to succumb to bitterness and finger-pointing. But, there are many reasons to resist. Here are three: 1) Fighting with an Ex is Not in the Best Interest of the...
read moreWhat to do if you cannot afford child support in PA?
If you cannot afford child support in Pennsylvania, you are not alone. According to findings published in Verywell Family, 7,256,00 custodial parents expected child support during the year of the study. However, less than half — 45.3% — of all recipients received the...
read moreTips for creating a workable parenting plan
The divorce process is rarely easy. The stress of dividing up everything you both worked hard to gain can leave even the friendliest couple on edge. When you have children, the anxiety of trying to split custody – both legal and physical – may leave you feeling numb....
read moreWhat are the signs of infidelity?
In a marriage, trust is of paramount importance. If you suspect your spouse is cheating, your trust in your partner is likely to falter, which can mean the end of your marriage. That is why it is crucial that you get to the bottom of suspicions of infidelity...
read moreCan social media affect your divorce?
Social media is great for sharing jokes and images, while also staying in touch with loved ones who are far away. During a divorce, you should be thoughtful about what you post on social media, especially if you have children. Some information may negatively affect...
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