Pittsburgh Divorce and Custody Attorney Joseph R. Williams Gives Tips for Splitting Shared Expenses Between Co-Parents

In a recent article on moms.com, Pittsburgh family law attorney Joseph R. Williams shares suggestions for easily divvying up expenses beyond child support with your child’s other parent.

Co-parents can pave the way for a cordial relationship by doing a few simple things to improve communication:

• Keep documentation of all expenses to avoid miscommunication between parents. Having a paper trail helps avoid conflict.
• Discuss expenses with your ex prior to incurring them. No one likes a surprise hit to their budget. It’s better to share information on expenses openly than to appear secretive about shared costs.

Get all the tips for a smooth financial co-parenting relationship in the full article on the moms.com website.

Joe Williams is a partner at Pollock Begg with collaborative family law training and certification from the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania. He was recognized as the 2022 Pittsburgh “Lawyer of the Year” in Family Law Arbitration by Best Lawyers in America and is a proven leader and an energetic force on the Pittsburgh legal scene, serving as president of the Allegheny County Bar Association in 2021-2022.

To learn more about Joe and his practice, visit his bio page.