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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 31,000 divorces happened in Pennsylvania in 2021. While many of those divorces went through the courts quickly as uncontested matters, others took more time and required the use of various...
In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. While social media offers an outlet to vent feelings and seek support, it also has its drawbacks, especially when dealing with something as delicate as divorce. Before hitting the...
Divorce is complex and the hurdles you may face only grow higher when your spouse is uncooperative. In an amicable, agreeable divorce, both spouses may talk things through and discuss the separation of property with few bumps besides paperwork. In a hotly contested...
Going to court to determine the custody of your children can be one of the most disheartening parts of a divorce. You might wonder if there are things you can do to prepare for the experience. Taking a proactive approach might increase your confidence as the court...
Gray divorce, or a marriage that ends after age 50, is now a common event. In fact, according to Captrust Financial Advisors, greater than 1/3 of all divorces in the United States involve couples of this age, and instances continue to rise. If you find yourself facing...
Changes to your finances are an inevitable outcome of a divorce. Your credit could feel the push and pull of fluctuating income and financial responsibility. A proactive approach to guarding your credit may minimize the repercussions of your split on your financial...
When most couples enter into marriage, they are not thinking about what would happen in the event the marriage does not last. However, since around half of all marriages end in divorce, it is smart to have a plan in place in the event it occurs. Every couple can...
Determining child custody can be one of the most difficult parts of going through a divorce. The first priority is what situation is best for the child, and there are various factors that a court examines. If both parents provide for the child and are good caregivers,...
As a parent, your financial obligation does not end once your child turns 18 — at least, not in Pennsylvania. If your teen decides to pursue post-secondary education, both you and his or her other parent have a legal obligation to contribute as much as you feasibly...
As in other states, in Pennsylvania most types of assets and debts that either spouse acquired while married automatically became shared marital property. In addition to physical assets, such as your house, vehicles and valuable personal items, marital property can...