A divorce involves a complete upheaval of your financial life since you are transitioning from having two incomes to one. In fact, the divorce code views a divorce primarily as a “financial break-up.” One of your biggest concerns as you move forward into your newly...
Are grandparents entitled to visitation with their grandchild?
Sometimes grandparents retain a good relationship with both of their grandchild’s parents when the parents divorce. In this case, the parents generally allow and even encourage the grandparents to visit the grandchild. However, sometimes one parent stands in the way...
Is divorce mediation right for you?
Deciding to divorce is the first step. Once you begin the divorce process in Pennsylvania, you will have many more decisions to make, and some can be incredibly complex. One of the most complicated aspects of any divorce involves property and financial matters. You...
Same-sex dissolution and legal issues unique to the relationship
Much like no two relationships are alike, no two divorces are exactly the same either. While the divorce issues present might be similar, the unique factors of the union means that divorce is unique to the couple. With regard to same-sex divorces, these relationships...
Using a professional appraiser in a Pennsylvania divorce
When a Pennsylvania couple decides to end their marriage, one of the biggest issues is determining the value of the homestead. Many couples engage in endless (or seemingly endless) arguments about the value of the home; these arguments waste time and run up the legal...
Tips for preparing for divorce negotiations
Going through the divorce process can be enormously stressful. You might be afraid of what your finances will look like post-marriage dissolution, how much time you’ll be able to spend with your children, and how the most intimate details of your marriage are going to...
What if my name is the only name on the mortgage?
It's not unusual for a Pennsylvania married couple to have the mortgage for the family home in the name of just one of the spouses. For instance, one spouse might have owned the home before the marriage. In another fairly common scenario, one spouse has bad credit,...
Escaping from a prenuptial agreement in Pennsylvania
Many Pennsylvania couples choose to sign prenuptial agreements before they become officially married. Unhappily for some of these couples, they may decide to end their marriage, and the terms of their prenuptial agreement suddenly seem harsh and unfair. Can anything...
Can courts use social media postings during divorce?
Our social media accounts often serve as an extension of our friend networks. We use our Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok and other accounts to connect, share and even vent about our life happenings. Although this is often a safe and healthy platform, there are...
Can I get alimony if I never married my partner?
You and your partner in Pennsylvania have split up after many years of living together, maybe even raising a couple of kids. Can you get alimony from your ex if you can't support yourself on your own? Unmarried partners can petition for palimony payments Family law...