Category Archives: Divorce
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 »
Dividing Digital Assets
Property division is often a divisive part of any divorce. But most people imagine that they will be fighting over the family’s home or retirement accounts. In reality, a dispute can break up about all sorts of assets, including digital ones. Few people fully understand how many digital assets they own with their spouse…. Read More »
Why Do Second Marriages Fail?
Statistically speaking, second marriages are more likely to end in divorce than first ones. According to Psychology Today, about 67% of second marriages result in a trip to divorce court, whereas only 50% of first marriages do. The divorce rate for third marriages is even higher—73%. At Barbara Flum Stein & Associates, we’ve spent… Read More »
Mortgage Refinancing after Divorce
The weeks following a divorce might sound like the worst time to refinance a mortgage. Many people are still struggling emotionally from the end of their marriage or are just trying to adjust to life on their own. Do you really want to go through a refi at this time? The fact is, however,… Read More »
Do Political Disputes Lead to Divorce?
Nothing shows a commitment to “bipartisanship” like marrying someone with a different set of political beliefs. But is it possible to make such marriages work? One of the most famous political marriages involved James Carville and Mary Matalin. Carville was the lead strategist of Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 presidential run, while Matalin served as… Read More »
Divorce and Your Special Needs Child
Divorce with a special needs child requires the utmost care and planning. At Barbara Flum Stein & Associates, we always analyze how a divorce will affect a special needs child’s eligibility for government benefits, and we take proper steps to protect their rights. Parents also need to think through how they will take care… Read More »
Can a Prenuptial Agreement Protect Your Small Business?
Yes. A valid prenuptial agreement is often an ideal tool for protecting a client’s interest in their small business. Many people are completely unaware that their spouse could gain equity in a business simply by virtue of being married. But that is the reality of Pennsylvania’s marital property laws. Some of the value of… Read More »
What to Do when Your Spouse Lies During Your Divorce
The foundation of the legal system is honesty. Judges need to hear accurate information so that they can render fair rulings. Unfortunately, we have handled many divorces where the other side submits false or highly misleading information to the court. Often, spouses lie to seek an edge in a contested divorce. Maybe they want… Read More »
5 Mistakes to Avoid in a High-Asset Divorce
It is no secret that high-asset divorces are more complicated than regular, run-of-the-mill Media divorces. When couples have substantial assets, the process for valuing everything and dividing it is extended. Unfortunately, as experienced Media divorce lawyers, we see many common mistakes that cost high-income individuals big time. Below, we highlight 5 mistakes that we… Read More »
