The Law Offices of
Dawn K. Gull
Providing Family Law Representation In Allegheny And Butler Counties
Child support is often a divisive issue when parents separate. The parents spending more time with the children may feel like child support is far too low given how much they invest. The parent paying support may feel like it is impossible for them to maintain the...
Many people worry about going through a divorce because they think that they may end up being poor or without anything they need to support themselves. Realistically, most people don’t end up without anything, but there will be adjustments in how much income, as well...
It may have taken you and your ex weeks of negotiation to arrive at a parenting plan that both of you felt was appropriate. If emotions were particularly high when you first separated, you may have required a judge to make those key decisions on behalf of your family....
If you and your spouse are getting a divorce, you may be worried that they are going to get sole custody of the children. Even if you and your ex are already divorced and you share custody, you may be worried that they will attempt to take the kids away from you. It's...
As you and your spouse get older, you may find that you no longer have the same goals or objectives in life. Your spouse may want to relax and take it easy each day, reading or participating in activities at home. You may want to travel and explore, go out and enjoy...
Couples in different family situations will have unique challenges during their divorces. For families that enjoy higher levels of income and have complex property, there are concerns that can quickly complicate a divorce. One of the biggest issues in a high-asset...
Divorce can be very hard both financially and emotionally. It is common for people to struggle with the end of their marriage. Especially if you didn't expect your spouse to file for divorce, you may not have been in a good place during the divorce. Maybe you felt so...
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...
