Divorce

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...

When determining how to divide custody between two parents in a divorce, the court will look at numerous factors. Their goal is to find a safe and stable living situation for the child. As such, they may look at things like past criminal convictions. In this sense, a...

The assets you acquired as a couple during your marriage (marital property) are subject to division when you divorce. Therefore, when your spouse wastes or misuses them, it could negatively affect the divorce settlement. You may end up with less than you are entitled...

Disputes regarding your children may be one of the issues that led to your decision to file for a divorce. Many Pennsylvania parents can relate to your experience. On the other hand, perhaps you and your ex mostly see eye-to-eye when it comes to the kids, and...

High-asset divorces have many challenges that can worsen the already difficult process of ending a marriage. One of the primary concerns is the financial impact of divorce. This loss may lead to feelings of anxiety, fear and even depression as individuals grapple with...

You may have known for a while that your spouse had strong narcissistic tendencies, but you never realized exactly how manipulative, controlling and abusive they could be – until you decided to seek a divorce. While all divorces are challenging, divorcing a narcissist...

In Pennsylvania, courts may order one spouse in a divorce to pay “reasonable” alimony (also known as spousal support) to the other, if necessary, and for as long as deemed necessary. The amount and duration are based on things like both spouses’ income and assets, the...

Being in an abusive marriage is a daily guess about what the future may hold. You may be concerned about your safety, but you might also be concerned with how you’ll be able to survive if you walk away. Taking steps to enhance the likelihood of being able to leave...

If you are getting divorced, one of your goals may be to ensure that you get to keep the family home. You may even be willing to give up other assets, like savings accounts or retirement accounts. Perhaps you just don’t want the hassle of moving after the divorce, or...