Divorce

After several decades of marriage, most couples have accumulated quite a few marital assets. Retirement savings tend to be among the most valuable assets in these marriages for a number of reasons, including their actual cash value as well as the promise of a...

Your divorce might be one of the most difficult events you will have to go through in life. It involves disruption, uncertainty and radical change. If you have a support system, such as family and friends, you are fortunate, and you may have a more positive outcome...

Ending a marriage can be a painful experience, both emotionally and financially. However, there are several steps that one can take to minimize the financial impact of divorce. One of the most important things someone in Pennsylvania who is going through a divorce can...

It may come as no surprise to many that money remains among the top five reasons why couples get divorced. However, it is not always a lack of money that brings marital disharmony. Some who counsel divorcing spouses recognize that differences in attitudes toward money...

The end of a marriage is a difficult time for any Pennsylvania family. One of the most dreaded aspects of this process is bringing up the subject with the children and explaining how this process will change their lives. While this will never be an easy conversation...

For some couples, a prenuptial agreement can resolve complex financial matters that may otherwise lead to intense disputes in the event the marriage should end in divorce. A prenuptial agreement allows the couple to make decisions about which assets or debts will be...

Despite movement toward equality for men and women in the workplace and other areas, many married couples have little balance when it comes to finances. One spouse may depend on the income of the other. This may be by choice, such as when a parent stays home to raise...

Some parents who split up are able to work out a reasonable parenting plan that functions well for years in the future and which the court readily approves. Others rely on a judge’s order, which often does not consider the many unique needs of a family. However, even...

Whether one accumulates assets before or during a marriage, protecting those assets during a divorce often becomes a high priority. While assets such as money may be relatively easy to divide during a divorce, other assets, like real estate, are much more complex and...

Raising a child without a spouse or partner can be difficult for several reasons. One of the most tangible challenges is affording the things the child needs on a daily basis and for the long term. Fortunately, a solid divorce order or settlement will include child...