If you have been struggling to get your child’s other parent to contribute financially to the care of the child you share, or if you simply want to ensure that your child’s other parent is legally obligated to financially support their child, applying for child support may be in you and your child’s best interests. We go into greater detail below about how you can apply for child support and how your child support payment will be calculated. Applying for Support through the Pennsylvania Child Support ProgramIn most cases,...Continue Reading...
If you and your child’s other parent are in the middle of a divorce, breakup, or are otherwise not in a relationship, figuring out how you will co-parent the child you share can be a challenge. Part of figuring out your parenting plan is agreeing to a custody arrangement and visitation schedule, and there are seemingly countless ways you can formulate your parenting plan. Read on to learn more about the different types of parenting and child custody plans that are used in PA child custody cases.Shared Custody The Pennsylvania family...Continue Reading...
When you’ve made the difficult decision that divorce is the right step for you, you probably want the process to be over as quickly as possible. You just want to move on with your life. Divorce can be a messy, traumatic experience, and it’s probably difficult to work out disputes between you and your ex.Many people struggle to resolve divorce issues on their own, so they must try to get them worked out another way. The two main ways to resolve these issues is through mediation or divorce court. There is no right or wrong way to resolve...Continue Reading...
Sperm and egg donation allow intended parents struggling with infertility and single individuals hoping to parent a child on their own the ability to create families. The sperm and egg donation processes vary, but it is essential to understand how each process works, because these donors make surrogacy possible.At Baby Steps Surrogacy Center, Inc., we screen both sperm and egg donors for eligibility before allowing them to proceed. Once they have donated their eggs and sperm, we can match them with the appropriate parents. Sperm and egg donation...Continue Reading...
If you enjoy the experience of being pregnant and giving birth and want to provide a family with the selfless gift of life, learning how to become a surrogate may be a great option. Surrogacy benefits all parties involved and can be an unforgettable experience. To become a surrogate, you must fully commit yourself to the process and meet certain requirements to qualify.At Baby Steps Surrogacy Center, Inc., we perform an in-depth screening of all our potential surrogate mothers to ensure they are physically and emotionally prepared to carry another...Continue Reading...
Surrogacy has a different benefit for everyone who embarks on this unique and special journey. Surrogacy can provide intended parents with the child they have always wanted, while surrogacy can also allow surrogate mothers to give life to a family in need. Both parties may find the surrogacy process a rewarding and unforgettable experience.At Baby Steps Surrogacy Center, Inc., we know that many intended parents and surrogate mothers approach surrogacy with initial hesitation; however, once we communicate the many benefits that come with the journey,...Continue Reading...
Arguably one of the most important aspects of any Wisconsin divorce is the division of your property and assets. Spouses often find themselves at odds with one another over who will retain which possessions, who is responsible for certain debts, and how other assets should be divided. What’s more, the laws for this process vary state by state, so someone who has never been married, divorced, or lived in Wisconsin before may have no idea what this process looks like in the Badger State. Read on to learn more about what you can expect...Continue Reading...
When the parents of a child or children are no longer in a relationship, married, or were never in a relationship to start, the question of child custody often arises. These days, many families work out their own child custody plans and simply have the order signed by a judge in court. However, a large number of families find it difficult to work together to formulate a plan, or are otherwise unable to work with their child’s other parent to come to a custody agreement. When this happens, the courts must step in to make a decision regarding...Continue Reading...
