Category Archives: Divorce
Divorce & Domestic Violence: Key Considerations
Millions of Americans suffer from domestic violence each year. Although the majority of victims are women, men can also be physically, emotionally, and sexually abused, and the consequences can be just as devastating. At Barbara Flum Stein & Associates, our Media divorce attorneys have helped many clients get divorced when there has been abuse… Read More »
Should You Invite a Friend or Family Member to Your Consultation?
Before you hire a Media divorce attorney, we recommend that you schedule a consultation. This is a great way to meet a lawyer and get some answers to basic questions. A consultation lets you check that the lawyer’s personality and communication style are compatible with your own, and you can talk through whether you… Read More »
Practical Tips for Dividing Marital Debt
During a Pennsylvania divorce, a couple needs to do more than divide their marital property. They also need to divide their debts. Dividing debt is often harder than it looks. For one thing, no one wants debt, so spouses often play “hot potato” when it comes to divvying up the credit cards and home… Read More »
Can You Get a Quick Divorce in Pennsylvania?
Many people want to get divorced quickly. Their reasons vary, though many hope to remarry very quickly as well, so they need a divorce to go through in a matter of days. Is Pennsylvania a state you should jaunt off in order to get a quick divorce? Unfortunately, you can’t make a pit stop… Read More »
Preparing Financially for a Divorce
Many people are unprepared for the true cost of getting divorced. They usually factor in filing fees and attorneys’ fees, but divorce has other financial ramifications you need to be aware of. Put simply, living as a single person again is usually much more expensive than sharing a household with a partner. Unless you… Read More »
Are Retirement Accounts Marital Property?
They can be. Under Pennsylvania law, a couple that divorces or legally separates must divide their marital property, which can include retirement accounts like your 401(k), 403(b), IRA, self-employed 401(k), and pension plan. To make sure that you do not get hit with a penalty for withdrawing funds, you will need your attorney to… Read More »
Pennsylvania Considering Change to Law on Pets in Divorce
Stories of divorce are usually full of anecdotes about spouses fighting over property, child custody, or alimony, but rarely are the stories about how to deal with the family’s pet. Pets are an integral part of the American family at this point, but divorce can upend how the family pet fits within the new… Read More »
Scrutinizing Property Transfers during Divorce
Few issues are more contentious in a divorce than the division of property. No one wants to give up an asset or assume a liability, especially in light of knowing financial resources will be smaller once the divorce is finalized. Unless there is a prenuptial agreement saying otherwise, marital property will need to be… Read More »
Can My Spouse Be Required to Pay My Attorney Fees?
Many considerations go into the decision to get divorced, including how a person will pay for the process. The repercussions of divorce are numerous, but finances are an area that is especially impacted by the dissolution of the marriage. Along with the court fees and costs of filing the paperwork and having time in… Read More »
How Fault-Based Divorce Works in Pennsylvania
The reasons couples get divorced are endless, but at some point, a break occurs and one or both spouses decide to end the marriage. Most states offer no-fault divorce to make the process of dissolving the marriage relatively quick and easy. Pennsylvania is one of the few states that still offers divorcing couples the… Read More »