What Happens if My Ex Stops PayingChild Support in Pennsylvania?
What happens when your ex stops paying child support in Pennsylvania? Unpaid support can create arrears, judgments, wage withholding, and enforcement proceedings. Learn how Pennsylvania Domestic Relations handles missed payments, when contempt may apply, and what steps parents should take to protect their children's financial support.
Does 50/50 Custody Mean No Child Support in Ohio?
Sharing custody equally does not automatically eliminate child support in Ohio. Learn how Ohio calculates support with 50/50 parenting time, when the 10% adjustment applies, and why the 147-overnight rule matters before negotiating a parenting agreement.
Should I Keep the House After Divorce? 7 Questions Pennsylvania Spouses Should Ask
Keeping the house after divorce can feel like stability—but it can also become a financial burden. Here are seven questions Pennsylvania spouses should answer before deciding whether to keep, buy out, or sell the marital home.
What Happens to the House in a Divorce? A Practical Guide for Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
Who gets the house in a divorce? Do you have to sell it? Can one spouse buy out the other—and what happens to the mortgage? Learn how to think through home equity, refinancing, separate-property claims and whether keeping the house actually makes financial sense.
Should I Move Out Before Filing for Divorce? What to Consider in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
Moving out may feel like the obvious first step when a marriage is over, but it can affect housing, children, expenses and the practical realities of divorce. Here is what to consider before you leave.
Ending a Marriage That Is Already Over: What to Do Next in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
When you already know the marriage is over, the question becomes what to do next. Learn the first steps to protect your finances, children, home, and future before making major divorce decisions, and get our free First Five Steps guide.
Pennsylvania Child Custody After Kayden’s Law: What Parents Need to Know in 2026
Pennsylvania custody law has changed significantly since Kayden’s Law took effect. Here’s what parents should know in 2026 about child safety, custody factors, supervised visits, 50/50 custody, evidence, and emerging appellate decisions.
Too Much Income for Legal Aid, But Can’t Afford a Lawyer? West Virginia’s Hidden Justice Gap
Many West Virginians earn too much to qualify for free legal help but still hesitate to hire a lawyer because of cost uncertainty. Here’s how early legal advice, predictable pricing, and different levels of representation may help close that gap.
The State of Child Custody in 2026: Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia vs. Ohio
Compare child custody laws in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio in 2026, including 50/50 custody, shared parenting, Kayden's Law, and proposed Ohio reforms.
2026 Mid-Year Family Law Check-In: What Families in Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio Should Be Watching
What is changing in family law in 2026? The Skeen Firm examines custody developments, parenting legislation, housing costs, support pressures and other trends affecting families across Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.