Divorce

Not only are fewer Americans choosing to walk down the aisle, but divorce rates have also hit an all-time low. In 2019, for every 1,000 Americans, only about 33 married a spouse. The statistics are even starker for divorcing couples, with only 14.9 out of every 1,000...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

 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...