Category Archives: Divorce
Can You Ignore A Divorce Complaint In Pennsylvania?
Divorce is an extremely emotional process, but there are legal rules and procedures that must also be followed. A divorce case starts when one spouse files the appropriate papers with the court. Once the paperwork is filed, the divorce papers must be served to the other party. The other spouse, known as the defendant,… Read More »
Can You Date While Getting A Divorce?
Some people take a significant period of time after a divorce before they start thinking about dating again. Others, though, are eager to get back into another romantic relationship. When you start dating again, if ever, is a very personal decision and one that only you can make. However, if you do want to… Read More »
How Does A Divorce Damage Your Credit Score?
If your marriage is over, you have a lot to think about. You may be worried that you will lose valuable assets, such as the marital home or your own business. If you have children, you are likely also wondering how much you will be able to see them post-divorce. There is no doubt… Read More »
Navigating Child Custody Orders And Summer Vacation
Summer is quickly approaching and for many families, it is the first time in two years that they can actually travel. Many people are excited about packing up with their kids and seeing the country, or even going abroad. For parents of divorce though, traveling is a bit more complicated. Parents cannot always reach… Read More »
What To Do After Being Served With Divorce Papers
Perhaps you have known that divorce was coming for quite some time. Or, maybe the idea of ending your marriage came as a complete surprise. Regardless of the situation leading up to being served with divorce papers, it can come as quite a shock. It is not uncommon to become emotional, and you may… Read More »
Your Questions About Uncontested Divorces Answered
In Pennsylvania, there is more than one way to get a divorce. Contrary to what many people think, not every case involves a long and bitter courtroom battle. In fact, this only occurs in the minority of cases. Uncontested divorces are becoming very common today, but many people still do not fully understand what… Read More »
Want To Move Out Of The Family Home? Here Are Some Considerations First
Divorce is difficult for everyone and sometimes when faced with the reality, people just want to remove themselves from the situation. Often, this means leaving the family home. It is important to know that leaving the marital home is an emotional decision, and it can also hurt your divorce case. Below, our Media divorce… Read More »
Pennsylvania Divorce Interrogatories
Many divorces have a discovery phase which is very helpful for uncovering information about your spouse. In our experience, some spouses hide investment accounts or even income. Others will conveniently “forget” about trust funds or savings accounts held in a different state. You can’t request a share of accounts that you don’t know exist,… Read More »
Post-Pandemic Divorces Rise
For those of you who may have missed it, the coronavirus was supposed to destroy American marriages as familiarity and over-interaction gave way to contempt. For the record, the number of divorces filed during the pandemic decreased by a large margin. However, divorce attorneys fielded more phone calls than they would on average. The… Read More »
Alimony And Taxes: What Pennsylvania Residents Should Know
Ask any income earning American citizen today about how taxes impact their lives, and you are likely to receive a variety of responses. Taxes impact our lives in many different ways. Property taxes, income taxes, and other forms of tax help our government propel society forward through the development of systems that improve quality… Read More »
