One of the most emotional and contentious parts of a divorce proceeding may be the custody decision. Determining who gets child custody involves the examination of the lives of both parents. Pennsylvania parents who desire to remain an important and influential part...
Millionaire’s high asset divorce takes seven years to settle
A divorce is not usually something people like to prolong. Going through a painful and contentious break up can be stressful, and most people in Pennsylvania would probably say they want it over as quickly as possible. When both sides disagree over the terms of a high...
Getting a divorce? Watch your social media activities
Divorce has always been a complicated process, but in the age of social media, things are stickier than ever. Social media is used for a variety of purposes. People post business accomplishments, their child's milestones, vent about their political frustrations, brag...
How do courts divide property in PA?
Sorting out property issues is an essential task in the divorce process, particularly for couples who have significant assets between themselves. For couples who have not deal with property matters in any agreement, prenuptial or otherwise, it is up to the court...
Fathers’ rights must be protected in Pennsylvania
When parents in Pennsylvania get divorced, a child may be divided between two homes. Seeking the best interests of the children, the courts may grant shared custody or at least visitation rights so that the children can grow up knowing the love and guidance of both...
How can retirement accounts be divided during a divorce?
Property division in a divorce often requires one to see the bigger picture. For example, an individual who chooses to remain in the home will solely bear any capital gains tax obligations, in the event he or she later sells the home. Similarly, valuing retirement...
Property division in Pennsylvania requires careful thought
Divorce is seldom easy, and even the most amicable of splits may bring emotional turmoil. Some divorced couples in Pennsylvania discover that dividing assets in half is not as fair as it sounds. In fact, property division may decrease one's wealth. Some reports say...
Should you keep the family home after a divorce?
Is there an ideal way to divide the family home? As an equitable distribution state, Pennsylvania law requires marital assets to be divided fairly, but not necessarily exactly the same. That approach, when applied to the family home, may involve several factors....
A prenuptial agreement might even save your marriage
Does a prenuptial agreement suggest a lack of confidence? Our divorce and family law firm would disagree. Our attorneys view prenuptial agreements as a planning tool for the future. Like a marriage vow, a prenuptial agreement is also a commitment between two people;...
Tips for negotiating a visitation plan with a contentious spouse
Approaching a divorce with as much cooperation as possible can definitely be to one’s advantage. To the extent agreements can be reached between the parties and reduced to writing, a settlement agreement on those issues could simply be presented to the court for...