If you are planning to end your marriage, you want to receive a fair share of the marital estate to help you start the next chapter of your life. While Pennsylvania law entitles you to equitable distribution, your soon-to-be ex-spouse may try to gain an unfair...
When should I take my divorce to trial?
The majority of couples going through divorce want to get the process over as quickly as possible. This is not surprising since divorce is difficult on many levels, from the financial to the emotional. The quickest way to resolve a divorce is to settle, but that...
How have modern child custody agreements changed?
The divorce and child custody atmosphere have rapidly changed over the last few decades. In the past, fathers may see their children only a few days every month. Nowadays, fathers may have sole custody or see a more equal time with their children. Mothers and fathers...
Should older divorcees worry more about insurance?
Spouses often receive their health insurance from a policy owned by their spouse/through their spouse’s employer; however, if you should divorce, you might end up losing your health coverage. If you happen to divorce in your older years, losing your health insurance...
Divorcing without conflict
When people realize their marriage has broken down beyond repair, they may want to end the relationship as quickly as possible. If people have children, though, it is important for them to find a way to end their marriage without a lot of conflicts. Some people may...
Accounting for all marital property in a divorce
Whether you are considering filing for divorce or you have already started the divorce process, there are a myriad of points to negotiate in the final divorce settlement. In addition to child custody and visitation schedules, one of the most difficult aspects to...
Can you take full control of your emotions during divorce?
Despite marriage counseling, compromise and a shift in communication styles, your marriage and the life you built with your spouse in Pennsylvania has run its course. It is clear that divorce is the best option for both of you. Because a dissolving marriage often...
Custody Contempt
Understanding Custody Contempt Custody cases can be contentious. Parents are pitted against each other trying to prove they are the “better” parent. Many times, parents can reach agreements on their own as to how they want to share custody, and if...