State College, Pennsylvania Legal Blog
Property division is a time-consuming, though necessary step in any divorce proceeding. In order for a couple to divide their property, the parties need to first identify all their assets and debts. This involves determining whether the property was acquired prior to...
Any Pennsylvania divorce can have its difficult moments. Even couples who are on relatively good terms are getting divorced for a reason and there are bound to be aspects of the case that are in dispute. If the sides are acrimonious, there is likely to be rampant...
There are many reasons that couples in Pennsylvania decide to get divorced. This can be a difficult decision to make and it certainly can be a difficult time for the entire family. Splitting up a shared life is not easy, especially when the couple have children. The...
A new senate bill regarding child custody has unanimous support by the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee. Named after a young girl, Kayden’s Law seeks to update how Family Courts will determine future custodial privileges. Changes to child custody methodology...
Children and parents benefit when they are able to spend time together. Whether it is in their shared home, out at the park, or on a different adventure, face-to-face time between Pennsylvania youths and their parents is priceless. However, many factors can make it...
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...