Divorce

Knowing how property division is usually conducted during divorce can be valuable information for divorcing couples in Pennsylvania. Marital property, or property and assets acquired during the marriage, is subject to the division process during divorce so understanding what it includes is important. Pennsylvania follows equitable property division rules which provide for the equitable, or fair, …

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You and your spouse started out with a relationship you never thought would be anything but fantastic. You’d known each other for a few years, and when you decided to get married, you knew that you were right for each other. That was before one of you lost a job and the other went through …

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Prenuptial agreements offer a variety of different benefits couples about to enter a marriage may not always be familiar with but should be aware of. Prenuptial agreements are sometimes thought of as a legal resource for only the wealthy to protect one spouse from the other in the event of a divorce but the truth is prenuptial …

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The divorce process can be difficult on everyone involved including the couple, children, and family members. Understanding what to expect from the divorce process can be helpful as divorcing couples navigate through the process. It is important to be familiar with the different fault and no-fault divorce options in Pennsylvania and to also understand how legal …

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There are many important issues divorcing couples have to sort out during a divorce and child support is one of them. Understanding how child support is determined can help divorcing couples with their child support concerns during their divorce. Children have the right to financial support from their parents. Child support is a court-ordered payment intended for the costs …

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All parents should have a plan for their child’s academics. This might be easy if you and the child’s other parent live in the same home. However, it can be much more challenging if you and the other parent have gotten a divorce. Preparing for the first year back to school after a divorce is going to …

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Though you may not think about it, there are many things that you need to do before you talk to your spouse about a divorce. One of those things is to start collecting evidence of your assets and financial statements. This information is extremely important to your case, and it’s usually easier to obtain before …

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As you plan for divorce, you will answer a variety of questions pertaining to your personal life and finances. If you have children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, it’s critical to keep their well-being in mind at all times. Regardless of their age, if your children are old enough to speak, they are likely to have …

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There is a lot that divorcing parents have to consider when facing divorce, and child custody is one of them. Legal resources are available to help divorcing couples prepare for the divorce process and guide them through it. When establishing a parenting agreement in Pennsylvania, the court will look at what is in the best interests …

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