Daily Archives: June 15, 2020

Co-Parenting On Father’s Day

Posted on June 15 2020 by Todd Spivak and Rebecca Canterbury

This Father’s Day weekend, families are taking extra care to show Dad how much he is loved and appreciated.

But when parents reside in separate homes, coordinating plans for Father’s Day can lead to conflict.

Here are some tips for a smooth holiday weekend:

Work together to set a plan for the day.
Encourage the kids to enjoy time with their father.
Make the holiday about your children and plan an activity that is fun for the whole family.

Spivak Law Firm offers strong, compassionate representation in child custody matters. To schedule an appointment with an experienced family law attorney, call us at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.

Divorce and Legal Separation

Posted on June 15 2020 by Todd Spivak and Rebecca Canterbury

Unlike many other states, Pennsylvania does not recognize legal separation.

But your date of separation may be highly relevant to your divorce.

Spouses who remain married for an extended period of time after separating may have legitimate disagreements about the contents of their marital estate.

If only one spouse wants a divorce and the parties have been separated for at least one year, a divorce may be granted so long as there is no dispute about the date of separation.

The one-year period begins at the date of separation, which may pre-date the filing of the divorce action.

To speak with an experienced family law attorney, call Spivak Law Firm at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.

Enforcing Child Support Orders

Posted on June 15 2020 by Todd Spivak and Rebecca Canterbury

The Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement System (PACSES) is the statewide computer system used by the domestic relations section in each county.

PACSES maintains information related to child support payments, work history for each parents, and the history of the case.

Family court administrators use PACSES to monitor support payments and enforce support orders.

Spivak Law Firm handles all family law matters, including: divorce, child custody, child support, and Protection From Abuse (PFA).

To schedule a free consultation, call Spivak Law Firm at (412) 344-4900 or toll free at (800) 545-9390.