State College, Pennsylvania Legal Blog
How to determine the amount and duration of alimony
Every marriage in Pennsylvania is different. Couples earn various amounts of income, have different types of property and assets, some may have children and others do not. Also, marriages last varying lengths of time and many end in divorce. As marriages are all...
What mistakes do you need to avoid as you get ready for divorce?
Making the decision to proceed with a divorce can be a life-altering experience. After all, no one gets married thinking that the relationship will end in a divorce. However, we all know that divorce is quite common – the old refrain is that half of all marriages end...
Property division: What should I protect in my divorce?
While nobody enters a marriage in Pennsylvania intending to get divorced, if couples do not plan for it they lack the safeguards to protect themselves in case it does come to an end. Unfortunately, high-net-worth people are more likely to get divorced, especially...
Consider a prenuptial agreement
Finances may be one item that you do not think about during your engagement. But property and money are among the most complicated matters that married couples face. Divorce, particularly a high-asset divorce, complicates financial matters even further. A prenuptial...
Confidentiality agreements and divorce: What to consider
Maybe you don’t really want a divorce and wish your life could go on just as it was. Maybe you’re already dreaming of the day your divorce is final and your freedom. Either way, you know that the end of your marriage is inevitable. You just hope that it doesn’t spell...
Is parental kidnapping a risk in your case?
When your spouse looked at the custody schedule you suggested, they said something you won’t ever forget. They threatened that if this schedule was approved, you’d never see your kids. That didn’t make sense, since the schedule was nearly a 50-50 custody split. Both...
You don’t need fault or grounds to file for a Pennsylvania divorce
The modernization of family law usually leads to better solutions for families, but it has also created confusion in some cases. Many people who have heard about older rules regarding divorce and family law may mistakenly apply those outdated assumptions to their...
Parenting disagreements after divorce
Getting divorced does not mean that you’re done being a parent. You still need to raise your child and, if you share custody with your ex, this is still something of a team effort. As you can imagine, that can make things difficult. You may not want to work with your...
Get support for your high-asset divorce
You and your spouse have been fortunate. You worked hard and were lucky in life, so you have a great number of assets. You are wealthy and living a good life. Unfortunately, your relationship isn’t doing well despite your financial goals being met. You’ve been looking...
Beware of sudden dips in business revenue around divorce
During a divorce, each party has to consider their own best interests. If your ex runs a family-based business, you might have to look into the possibility that they will try to use the business as a way to protect their financial future. This may lead them to try to...
