When Pennsylvania residents are going through a divorce – whether they initiated the case or their spouse did – it is understandable that they have more questions than answers in the early part of the case. A divorce can be a completely life-changing event, which is...
When a married couple decides to divorce in Pennsylvania, they must divide their property in a way that meets the standards of fairness imposed by state law. The goal is not necessarily a division that is equal, but one that is fair, and doesn't leave one party at an...
People in Pennsylvania buy various property, save money in various bank accounts and acquire other property throughout their lives. They obtain this property at different stages in their life as well. They may acquire it when they are young before marriages, during...
Two weeks ago, a court in Lancaster County addressed a seemingly uncomplicated question: Does death defeat distributions to a former spouse? The answer may give pause to those who possess significant amounts of marital property. Moreover, it may extend marital...
Over 20 million people in this country own cryptocurrency and the digital currency market values rose to a record $2 trillion in April. This trend has encouraged some spouses to conceal their digital assets during divorce proceedings. Signs Determining whether a...
Marriages in Pennsylvania last varying lengths of time and throughout the marriage couples will buy various assets and grow various financial accounts. Couples may acquire many assets depending on the length of the marriage and the amount of money they earn throughout...
In State College and throughout Pennsylvania, divorce is unfortunately common. People whose relationship has run its course or are engaging disagreements and facing challenges might decide that it is better to part ways than try to salvage the marriage. While issues...
When a State College resent gets married the furthest thing from their mind is whether their perfect relationship will end in divorce. Unfortunately for many couples, a divorce is often where a relationship is destined to end. During the divorce proceedings, asset...
In recent years, more couples than ever have turned towards in vitro fertilization. In the latter half of 2020, fertility clinics across the country saw up to a 30 percent increase in their number of new patients. The National Embryo Donation Center, the largest...
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...
