Category Archives: Divorce
Alimony After Remarriage
In American society today, narratives abound espousing the joys and happy experiences of marriage. While this story may be true for many couples, for others a series of unfortunate events leads them to begin discussing divorce. When these discussions arise, spouses are often interested in knowing how their income and financial position will look… Read More »
Prepping For Property Division In A Pennsylvania Divorce
In the course of any marriage, couples inevitably make decisions that lead to a mutual ownership of property and assets. Examples include a home, cars, investments, and a vast array of other tangible assets that bring purpose to that specific couple’s relationship. When couples decide to end their marriage and file for divorce, they… Read More »
Different Types Of Alimony: What Pennsylvania Residents Should Know
Getting a divorce can elicit a range of emotions for spouses. If the split is amicable and both spouses agree to the terms of the divorce, then the process can be relatively straightforward and perhaps even congenial. However, if one spouse contests the terms of the divorce, then the process can turn sour quickly…. Read More »
Assets and Debts In A Divorce
When thinking of marriage, one often conjures images of eternal love, ceremony, and vows of commitment to each other. However, marriage also has a significant practical and financial benefit for couples in that it allows them to join finances, build wealth, and mitigate the risks of debt. When a marriage turns to divorce, many… Read More »
High Net Worth Divorce: What Pennsylvania Residents Should Know
Recently, it was announced that Bill and Melinda Gates were getting a divorce after 27 years of marriage. This type of separation would undoubtedly fall into a category of divorce known as “high net worth”. High net worth divorces require some special considerations when compared to individuals in lower income brackets. For residents in… Read More »
Getting Divorced in Pennsylvania: A Step-by-Step Guide
Every state has their own way of structuring their divorce laws. Whether you have lived in Pennsylvania for a short time or a lifetime, you may not have ever given much thought to the state’s divorce laws unless you are currently in the process of filing for divorce. The process of filing for divorce… Read More »
Divorcing an Imprisoned Spouse: What Pennsylvania Residents Should Know
When a spouse is sent to prison, the effects on the marriage can be devastating. Even if relations between husband and wife were strong before one partner was incarcerated, the stress of this type of forced separation can cause one or both spouses to consider divorce. Research has shown that for each year a… Read More »
Divorcing in Delaware County: Understanding Property Division in Pennsylvania
For couples who have made the decision to file for divorce, one of the biggest topics of conversation (and possibly contention) will be the distribution of property and other assets. While the choice to split property 50/50 may seem like an obvious decision, the reality is that property division in Pennsylvania and many other… Read More »
3 Reasons to Litigate a Divorce
Divorce lawyers have earned an unfair reputation for always encouraging their clients to “fight.” In reality, our Media divorce lawyer understands the benefits of a low-conflict, uncontested divorce. This type of divorce is usually faster and less expensive. An uncontested divorce also helps parents cooperate after the divorce is finalized since they both realize… Read More »
Unique Challenges for Same Sex Couples Who Are Divorcing
In most ways, divorce for same-sex couples is no different than divorce for everybody else. Couples still need to navigate the division of their marital property and debts and determine child custody and alimony. Couples also need to keep the tax consequences of their decisions at the forefront of everything they decide. However, same-sex… Read More »