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.
50/50 Custody in West Virginia: What Shared Parenting Really Means in 2026
West Virginia law starts with a rebuttable presumption favoring equal 50/50 custodial allocation, but that does not mean every case ends the same way. Learn how shared parenting really works, when the presumption can be rebutted, and what parents should consider before building a custody plan.
How Much Does Divorce Cost in West Virginia in 2026?
How much does a divorce cost in West Virginia? Learn how custody, assets, debt, financial disclosure, business ownership, and conflict affect the expense.
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Pennsylvania in 2026?
How much does a divorce cost in Pennsylvania? Learn how custody, support, assets, debt, business ownership, and the level of conflict affect the total expense.
How Much Does Divorce Cost in 2026? A Guide for PA, WV & Ohio
Learn what divorce may cost in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio in 2026, including attorney fees, court costs, custody, assets, and business interests.
Family Law Should Help You Move Forward—Not Keep You Stuck
Family law is about more than winning in court. Learn how a forward-focused approach to divorce, custody, support, and family law can help families throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio move confidently into the next chapter.
What Is a PFA Order in Pennsylvania?
A Protection From Abuse (PFA) order can affect where you live, who you can contact, and even your firearm rights. Learn how the PFA process works in Pennsylvania and what to expect if a petition has been filed against you.
💔 It’s Over—Now What? How to End a Marriage Without Losing Yourself
The end of a marriage can feel like a storm—painful, disorienting, and sometimes full of guilt or anger. But it can also be a turning point—a chance to rebuild your life with strength, clarity, and dignity.
New Tool: Estimate Your Washington County Divorce Filing Fees Instantly
Understanding divorce costs shouldn’t be complicated. That’s why The Skeen Firm Flat Fee Family Law Program created a new Washington County Divorce Filing Fee Calculator — a free online tool that helps you estimate your filing costs using the official county fee schedule.
No Fear of the Clock: Flat Fee Family Law in West Virginia
Family law clients in West Virginia often face the same challenge: every question or call can mean another bill. That pressure can stop people from communicating openly with their lawyer—especially during emotional moments like divorce or child custody matters.
No Fear of the Clock: Flat Fee Family Law in Pennsylvania
Undertanding Child Custody in Pennsylvania
Learn how child custody works in Pennsylvania, including types of custody, how courts decide, and what it means for parents.
Do You Need a Prenup in West Virginia or Pennsylvania? Here’s What to Know
When couples are planning a wedding, the last thing they usually want to talk about is a prenup. But prenuptial agreements—also called “premarital agreements”—are not about planning for divorce. They are about protecting your future, your family, and the assets you’ve worked hard to build.
Estate Planning After Divorce in West Virginia and Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know
Divorce is one of life’s biggest transitions. While you’re focused on moving forward emotionally and financially, one critical step is often overlooked — updating your estate plan after divorce.
Treat Your Divorce Like a Business Transaction: Why Emotion Has No Place at the Negotiating Table in Pennsylvania
Divorce is one of the most emotionally charged events a person can experience. Anger, betrayal, grief, guilt — the emotional landscape is complex and can easily overwhelm good judgment. Yet when it comes to protecting your future, your assets, and your family’s well-being, emotion is your worst enemy.
Pennsylvania Superior Court Reaffirms Critical Legal Standards in McGee v. McDowell Custody Dispute
In a significant opinion for family law practitioners and parents navigating custody disputes in Pennsylvania, the Superior Court's recent decision in McGee v. McDowell (No. 765 WDA 2024) underscores the importance of strictly adhering to statutory procedures and due process rights in custody litigation.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Prenuptial Agreement: Pros, Cons, and Insights Under Pennsylvania Law
Prenuptial agreements, commonly known as prenups, are contracts signed by couples before marriage that outline the division of assets and financial responsibilities in the event of divorce or death. For high-profile couples like Beyoncé and Jay-Z, these agreements are crucial not only for protecting individual and joint wealth but also for setting clear expectations within their marriage.
What Does Supervised Visitation Mean?
Within child custody matters, sometimes a court will require visitation as a term of granting supervision to a parent or guardian. There are different types of visitation but one that is possible in Pennsylvania courts is supervised visitation.
What is “Child Custody?”
Child custody in the state of Pennsylvania determines who has actual custodianship over a specific child. The person (or persons) with legal custody over the child has the right to make decisions in the best interest of the child pertaining to health, education, and religious decisions.
How Much Alimony Can I Expect to Receive?
There is no exact formula for calculating how much you may receive from a former spouse through alimony. In Pennsylvania, courts have the power to determine how much one is required to pay in alimony and thus how much you will receive.