Divorce often involves challenging decisions, and one that can stir emotions is determining who gets custody of the family pet. Dogs, cats and other animal companions are more than just non-human roommates; they are family in many cases. The prospect of parting with...
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Understanding marital property and separate property
Divorces in the U.S. have doubled since the '70s, according to the United Nations. During divorce, couples often face the complex task of dividing their assets, including property. Many wonder when marital property can become separate property. Marital property...
Your business may well be the property division focal point
The more assets you have, the more complex property division will be during divorce, and your family business is likely to take center stage in the proceedings. As your most valuable asset, there are three basic options to consider in determining the fate of the...
Are there any tips for successful co-parenting?
For divorcing parents, postdivorce life can seem scary prior to taking the plunge, especially when it comes to children. However, co-parenting can be relatively painless, should both spouses follow the following tips. Children-first mentality First, and foremost, both...
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...
Pennsylvania protective order defendants must give up their guns
Individuals who accuse others of harassment, abuse or domestic violence may be able to request that a judge issue a protective order against the alleged perpetrator of such acts. While such an order has always carried with it certain guidelines that a defendant must...
Is your spouse hiding cryptocurrency during your divorce?
If you don't know what cryptocurrency is, it's time to bring yourself up to speed. Individuals can now convert U.S. dollars and other currencies into digital currencies, which they hold in "digital wallets." These cryptocurrencies exist apart from any standard banking...
Are you protecting your finances during your divorce process?
Divorce can be expensive, but do you know what's more expensive? Divorcing badly. There are so many financial mistakes that spouses make when bringing their marriages to a close that several books could be written on the topic. Fortunately, that's why we have...
What are the 10 steps to the divorce process?
The average Pennsylvania divorce will require various stages before the spouses can call themselves 'divorced.' The number of these steps, or stages, will depend on whether you and your spouse can reach an out-of-court settlement. With this in mind, here are the steps...
Collaborative law and divorce: What does the process entail?
The collaborative law divorce process is one of the most valuable tools available to divorcing spouses who wish to separate and dissolve their marriages peacefully, efficiently and effectively. Developed by a group of Minnesota family law attorneys in the 1990s, the...