Category Archives: Spousal Support
How Is Alimony Calculated In Delaware County?
Any divorce can cause an immense amount of heartbreak and stress. When ending a marriage, there are a number of issues the couple must resolve before their case is finalized. One of the most contentious terms in any divorce case is alimony, also sometimes known as spousal support. Alimony is often misunderstood and while… Read More »
Can I Get Alimony if I Have a Disability?
Alimony, called “spousal support,” is money one spouse pays the other after the divorce. Spouses can also request alimony pendente lite, which lasts for the duration of the divorce. Under Pennsylvania law, no spouse has an absolute right to alimony; however, judges can award it if the circumstances warrant. One concern many disabled clients… Read More »
Will a Judge Enforce My Prenup?
Few people get married with the expectation that they will divorce. Nevertheless, thousands end up in Delaware County divorce court every year, and the prenuptial agreement they quickly signed before saying “I do” could come back to haunt them. Pennsylvania has detailed rules for dividing marital property and determining whether one spouse can receive… Read More »
