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July 17, 2019

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 of mind by creating wills and estate plans.

July 9, 2019

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 reasoning skills, children may be extremely emotional and act out in ways that have nothing to do with the divorce. If you are preparing to tell your kids about the upcoming changes, there are several ways to do it in a mentally healthy way.

June 25, 2019

People in Pennsylvania who are planning for the future should name an executor of their estate. This person is responsible for a variety of tasks upon death. It is important to understand exactly what an executor does so the right one for the job is chosen.

June 21, 2019

When you live separately from your child’s other parent, a legal custody order can ease the co-parenting relationship by establishing fair parenting time and clear expectations. You do not need to go to court to make a legal child custody agreement. Parents can create their own agreement and have it approved by the state.

June 20, 2019

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 tricky, but you may be able to do this.

May 1, 2019

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 full amount.

April 24, 2019

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.

March 22, 2019

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 your divorce case as well as cause strife within your family, as explained by Prevention.

Feb. 22, 2019

The Pennsylvania Orphans’ Courts compose a statewide judicial division in which you would handle any probate issues involving a will a loved one left behind. The Allegheny County court also has mandatory jurisdiction over 21 other categories of civil matters you may have.

Feb. 13, 2019

People do not usually go into marriages expecting them to end. However, many people now view a marriage settlement agreement as a helpful precaution.