The Waiting is the Hardest Part: How Long Does it Take to Get a Divorce? By: Melissa Towsey, Esquire The answer is that it depends. A divorce based on mutual consent under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, meaning both parties agree to moving forward with the divorce process, could happen in five (5) or […]
CAN BOTH PARTIES USE THE SAME LAWYER TO REPRESENT THEM IN A DIVORCE? By: Christopher Casserly, Esquire In the early 1980’s Pennsylvania adopted “no fault divorce” laws. Under these laws, couples became able to obtain a divorce without having to allege any kind of marital misconduct by the other party. Instead, parties to a divorce […]
The Goal of a Fair & Equitable Distribution of Property in a Pennsylvania Divorce By: Melissa D. Towsey, Esquire Pennsylvania is not a 50/50 or community property state. Our Commonwealth follows the principles of “equitable distribution”, meaning that the net marital estate (marital assets less marital debts) will be divided as the court deems “equitable,” […]
Exploring the Phenomenon Behind “Gray Divorce” By: Christopher Casserly, Esquire Divorce rates in the United States have begun to level off after seeing consistent annual increases since the 1970’s. But while the overall numbers seem to be recently somewhat static, there is one demographic that is seeing exponential growth every year. Divorce rates for the […]
“You get what you pay for: Why our initial consultation is worth every penny” By: Lawrence C. Welsh, Esquire Have you ever heard the phrase: “you get what you pay for?” Some local family law firms offer free consultations, and you may be tempted to schedule an appointment with a family law attorney who offers […]
Legal Separation in Pennsylvania By: Melissa Towsey, Esquire The terms “legal separation” do not exist in Pennsylvania family law. The concept of a “date of separation”, however, is an important date for purposes of equitable distribution (dividing your assets) and triggering various filing deadlines. The date of separation is important in determining when the divorce […]
Prenuptial Agreements: What’s Love Got to Do With It? Why You and Your Partner Need to Confront the “P” Word. By: Christopher Casserly, Esquire Every day in the United States there are roughly 18,000 car accidents. Nobody sets out in the morning with the intention of rear-ending another commuter, but every morning we hear about breakdowns […]
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