A divorce can take a toll on every member of that family. Divorcing spouses can feel sad and angry, while children might feel confused and scared. Divorce can even affect the family pets. If you are divorcing and have a family pet, it can help you know how this...
Divorce
Understanding premarital agreements in a Pennsylvania divorce
In Pennsylvania, it is an unfortunate reality that many marriages do not go as planned and end in divorce. This can be challenging personally, financially and emotionally. It is imperative to be legally protected from the start. While some aspects like child custody...
Marital property and property division in Pennsylvania
When a couple forms a lasting relationship, they often consider everything shared property. While spouses are quick to say, “what’s mine is yours,” during their union, this is often a different story when they part ways due to divorce. Property division can be a very...
Later-in-life divorce and the focus on financial security
Divorce for couples over the age of 50 is much more common than it once was. However, later-in-life divorce also comes with an emphasis on financial issues. If you are a member of the over-50 age group, here are four tips that will allow you to face divorce with more...
Dividing digital assets in a divorce
In the past, a divorcing couple might have to worry about dividing the matrimonial home, the family business or a rare book collection. Today, however, more and more couples live a significant portion of their lives in a digital environment. It is important to treat...
How long does it take to divorce in Pennsylvania?
Although many people get divorced, every divorce is unique. Pennsylvanians who choose to end their marriages in divorce bring with them their preferences, needs, property, and expectations when they negotiate the terms of their martial terminations. Because of this,...
How is property division handled in a Pennsylvania divorce?
A Pennsylvania divorce has many issues that will be in dispute. While child custody, child support and spousal support frequently come to the forefront, property division is a common source for a contentious back and forth between the parties. Real estate, bank...
Discussing divorce with your children
After having children, spouses in Pennsylvania and elsewhere often believe that they will always remain a family unit. While this is true for many married parents, the reality is that divorce still plagues half of all married couples, and those will children are not...
Basics of alimony determinations in Pennsylvania
During marriages in Pennsylvania the couple shares their lives together. Therefore, couples make decisions based on knowing that they will be providing for the family together and not just themselves. This allows couples to make decisions about who will work or how...
Top 5 reasons you need a postnuptial agreement
Exposure to the notion of a prenuptial agreement in popular media – books, movies, television shows – has given many people an understanding of the concept. It is a marital agreement that helps couples entering a marriage build a comprehensive document geared toward...