People in Pennsylvania share their various properties during their marriages, but if the couple divorces, they need to divide all of the property that they acquired during the marriage. It does not matter which spouse acquired the property or earned the income, both...
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Year: 2022
Pennsylvania alimony laws at a glance
Life does not always work out as planned. When you married you envisioned spending your life and growing old together with your spouse. However, such visions do not always reflect reality, especially if you decide to divorce. If this happens you will have to make key...
Three reasons why you may not want to settle your case
If you’re reading this blog post, then you’re probably expecting your divorce to be highly contentious. Although that may lead you to believe that you’re destined for a courtroom battle, that may not necessarily be the case. Preparing to negotiate your divorce...
Child support enforcement in Pennsylvania
Child support can be a major issue for many parents and has a great impact on their children. Children should be financially supported and enforcement tools can help ensure children receive what they need according to a child support order. Enforcement options If a...
Understanding the challenges of family law cases
Anyone in Pennsylvania who faces any type of court case is likely going through a stressful time. However, when the court case is about a family law issue, stress combines with emotions to, oftentimes, make a person feel overwhelmed. The family dynamics and emotions...
When can parents relocate with children after a divorce?
Parents may spend significant amounts of time during a divorce or custody proceeding in Pennsylvania establishing custody and parenting time. There may be many discussions regarding what is best for the children based on the current circumstances of the children. The...
What if non-marital property rose in value during the marriage?
Property division is a frequent topic for disagreement in a Pennsylvania divorce. Many might perceive that to be related to a marital home, bank accounts, stocks or items of sentimental value. Those are undoubtedly included. However, other issues can arise that...
Dividing up the business in a Pennsylvania divorce
Business owners often put in years of hard work and dedication to make sure their business is a success. However, married business owners who are planning to get a divorce should keep in mind that their business may be seen by the court as marital property, meaning...
What happens to life insurance in a divorce?
If you are in the middle of a divorce and you have come to the discussion of splitting up the assets, one of the items that will come up is the life insurance that you had, either jointly with your spouse or separately during the marriage. When it comes to figuring...
Is there a way I can keep my divorce confidential?
Many people in the greater Philadelphia area who earn a high income or have a lot of wealth may be worried about privacy if they have to go through a divorce. After all, many of those who are wealthy or who earn significant income also have influential positions where...