Divorce

While divorce rates, on the whole, have declined in recent decades, many marriages still don’t work out. There are several reasons for this, but money is often at the center of marital issues.  Arguments over money can cause long-term issues between a couple. Here are...

There are three classes of property when it comes to divorce in Pennsylvania: separate property, marital property and commingled assets. Separate property consists of what you owned before the marriage and is not subject to division during divorce. Only marital...

The emotional strain of divorce, combined with the need to maintain a united front for your children, often creates significant stress for many parents. As you establish a new normal for your family, you might struggle to balance your own emotional needs with the...

If you work, you likely depend on that income to run your household. Your income will be crucial if you are divorcing so you probably do not want to upset your employer and lose your job. They can’t fire you because you are divorcing, but they potentially could if...

Child support is often a critical part of divorce proceedings, helping to ensure that children continue to receive financial care from both parents. However, there are situations where a court in Pennsylvania may decide not to award child support. Understanding the...

In most divorce cases where the couple owns a house together, they simply sell that house during property division. Say that you recently filed for divorce. If your house is worth $300,000, you can split it and both you and your ex take $150,000. This makes dividing...

People sometimes believe that couples who have been together for many years and are older have solid marriages that won’t be shaken. In reality, the incidence of divorces in people over 50 years old is more common than what many realize. These divorces are known as...

Contentious divorces can lead to even more contentious child custody battles. It’s not uncommon for one (or both) spouses to accuse the other of being an unfit parent – and potentially even unsafe for their child to be around. Courts take these allegations seriously....

Dissolving an abusive marriage can be challenging. You need to be mentally prepared and have the right tips up your sleeve to achieve a smooth process.  Below are three tips to consider employing during your divorce:  1. Seek support  Living with someone who...

If you have children and you are going through a divorce, then you will likely have to consider your custody options. Custody determines what rights parents have to raise their children after a divorce.  Custody is split into physical and legal. Physical custody...