Dividing up all the assets you acquired during the your marriage can be one of the most complicated parts of your divorce. Under the laws of equitable division, Pennsylvania divorces generally do not end with each spouse getting exactly 50 percent of the marital...
For a resident of Pennsylvania who is contemplating a divorce and who has minor children, the issue of child support can be one of the most stress producing questions that must be answered. The basic rules are set forth in the state’s statutes where they can be read...
Recently on the blog we talked about the advantages of a prenuptial agreement. These agreements really can alleviate some of the concerns one may have before entering into divorce by spelling out financial responsibilities and dictating how assets will be distributed...
Even though marriage dissolution can be highly contentious, most divorces end in some sort of negotiated settlement. This type of resolution avoids the costs associated with litigating a case, and a lot of people feel like negotiating a settlement gives them some sort...
All divorces are hard, but some can become complicated by financial and asset-based factors. When a divorcing Pennsylvania couple owns a business, holds multiple properties, invests aggressively, or possesses significant personal assets, it can be difficult to work...
When a couple first gets divorced, they may feel relieved that process is over and look forward to moving on with their lives. Divorcing couples with children may be especially happy to have a child custody order is in place so that their child can get used to a...
Child custody can be difficult to sort through during any divorce as emotions run high between divorcing parents. Divorcing parents, and the family law court, all want to do what is best for the child which is why child custody determinations are based on what is in...
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...
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...
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...
