The Law Offices of
Dawn K. Gull
Providing Family Law Representation In Western
Pennsylvania.
Legal custody of a child and the physical custody of a child aren’t the same things. No matter how your parenting time is allocated, shared legal custody means that both you and your co-parent are equal partners when it comes to making major decisions for your child...
When you and your spouse file for divorce, you either negotiate a property settlement or a judge divides your asset for you. Having a realistic idea about what you might receive if a judge splits your assets could help you push for better terms during negotiations...
Nobody wants to go into a marriage with a divorce in mind but planning ahead can save a couple money during a divorce and can streamline the process, saving agonizing months of legal bureaucracy. Prenuptial agreements are designed to help high- and mid-income earners...
Unless you work in the legal industry, you might not know what all those terms you hear mean in your Pennsylvania child support proceedings. Unfortunately, this can place you at a disadvantage when a court is poised to make critical support decisions. By taking a...
Many parents struggle with having to share custody of their child instead of being there whenever and wherever they need them following their divorce. This is even more challenging for parents who have a child with special needs, like autism. No two individuals with...
When you go through a divorce, you have to think about a lot of things. Many people focus heavily on the division of assets. But, you should remember that you also have to divide up the debts that are amassed during the marriage. There are several ways that the...
Family law judges often order non-custodial parents -- ones who enjoy less parenting time than the other or earn more than their co-parent -- to pay child support. Judges often determine child support based on a formula and have discretionary power to order additional...
Explaining divorce to children can be difficult. You want to be honest and answer their questions, but you also don’t want to burden them with unnecessary information. Plus, a lot of the things they want to know about may not be issues that are even on your radar. ...
When you’re a parent getting divorced, you have to think ahead. Over the years, you and your co-parent are going to face a lot of challenges when it comes to raising your children -- and you may not be on the same page. This is particularly true when it comes to...
As a parent who is going through a divorce, you know that both you and your spouse have a similar goal: You want to spend time with your child after the split. You hope to share custody. However, your child has expressed a desire to live with only your ex. You’re...
