It seems that there are very few marriages in which both spouses are fully aware of what assets they share. It is not uncommon for one spouse to shoulder the responsibility when it comes to managing finances. While sitting back and letting one's spouse handle...
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Month: February 2017
Should your estate plan include a trust?
An estate plan is an important step for everyone, no matter the size of the estate in question or the amount of money a person earns. A will is the most basic component of a strong estate plan, but many Pennsylvania residents will find that they need protection beyond...
Property division in a gray divorce can affect retirement
Since the 1990s, in Pennsylvania and across the country, gray divorce has been on the rise. It is believed that 25 percent of divorces now involve couples who are nearing retirement age. While the dissolution of marriage can be done at any time, when it occurs later...
How is property division handled in Pennsylvania?
Every state treats the division of property during divorce proceedings differently. Some jurisdictions are known as community property states, while others -- like Pennsylvania -- are considered equitable distribution jurisdictions. In community property states,...
Feel that your fathers’ rights are being ignored?
In Pennsylvania and elsewhere, numerous fathers feel that, when it comes to their children, they are not given equal rights. However, fathers' rights do exist and they are protected under state laws. Fathers can seek child support, custody or visitation under the...
Dad jailed for failure to pay child support
A man in another state is facing criminal charges for failing to provide court ordered financial support for his children. Not meeting one's child support obligation is something that most states, including Pennsylvania, take very seriously. However, there is no need...
Modifying child custody and other aspects of parenting plans
Divorcing parents in Pennsylvania have a lot of decisions to make regarding how their split will affect their children. Child custody, financial support and a myriad of other details, both big and small, have to be figured out before any court orders can be obtained....
Going through a high asset divorce? Consider property appraisals
As the divorce process can be overwhelming, it is easy to let things slip through the cracks if one is not careful. Focusing on getting things finalized rather than the finer details of the final settlement is just simpler than going over every single thing. For...