When a married couple gets divorced, there is more to it than just both parties calling it quits and going their separate ways. That is because there is usually more at stake. The issues usually include children and splitting up the marital assets. While custody of the children is something that can and will be […]
If a couple is getting married, they are not thinking about getting divorced; however, it is important to consider getting an antenuptial, or prenuptial, agreements. These agreements are signed by the parties in advance of marriage and become binding on the date of marriage. Prenuptial agreements typically include clauses which address what property will be […]
In Pennsylvania divorces, marital assets are divided according to a process called “equitable distribution”. The process of exchanging discovery, appearing for pretrial conferences, and having a hearing or even a trial can be long and costly. For this reason, parties to a divorce sometimes elect to forego the litigation route in favor of an agreed-upon […]
In 2009, prior to the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, the New York Times told the heart-wrenching story of a woman and her husband with early onset dementia. The focus of the story was not the relationship between the two, although she still loved him dearly. Instead it centered […]
There was a case of interest recently reported in which one party to a divorce settlement (wife) asked the court to reopen the settlement, seeking to change the settlement terms. It is interesting, at least in part, because the one seeking to re-open the case and change the settlement agreement received some $15 million dollars in the settlement. […]
It is difficult to overstate how important it is to protect personal and financial data, or how pervasive and sophisticated are the illegitimate efforts to obtain that data and to use it to perpetrate tax fraud and to steal money from unsuspecting individuals, not to mention from the government and the IRS. From mining social […]
Deciding whether to begin divorce proceedings can be challenging and emotional. To make the best choices for you and your family, you need to have the opportunity to ask questions and educate yourself about the process. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions that we often get from clients regarding the divorce process: […]
Among the things that are most likely to change during and after a divorce is the financial situation of the parties. Some of the changes to a newly divorced individual’s financial situation will follow “automatically” or, as it is sometimes called, “by operation of law” from the decree of divorce. Such changes are likely to […]
A divorce action that includes support, custody, and equitable distribution can be a complicated and stressful process. Before anything is filed with the Courts, it’s essential that you meet with an attorney who can identify your goals and your fears, take in the facts of your case, and define a path forward. Additionally, it’s important […]
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