Dr. Phil’s Divorce Readiness Test Dr. Phil believes that many people get divorced too quickly when problems arise, and he says that you should not pursue a divorce unless and until you have asked yourselves the following questions: Have you done everything you can to save and rehabilitate your marriage? Do you have unfinished emotional […]
Who gets the engagement ring, if the engagement is called off? Marriage is often referred to as a union between two people, and it certainly is that in more ways than one. But in those instances where a couple is engaged and one (or both) of the individuals gets cold feet, what becomes of the […]
The Dangers of Do It Yourself Divorce You want a divorce. The internet tells you that getting a divorce is easy, and all you need to do is follow some steps and you won’t need a lawyer. You can get the necessary forms to file for divorce online in some counties or at the law […]
Attorney Fights for their Client: Who would you want in your corner? By: Gregory P. LaMonaca, Esquire Our job as attorneys is to fight zealously, ethically, and passionately for our clients’ rights within the sound boundaries of the law. Winning Ugly – Philly Law Blog – This article exemplifies that dedication and commitment. This young attorney […]
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 […]
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