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...
What to do if your spouse asks for a divorce
No marriage in Pennsylvania is guaranteed to last. If your spouse expresses that they want to end your marriage, it can be very heartbreaking and frustrating. If you don’t want to get a divorce but your partner does, here are some things that you should and shouldn’t...
Divorce tax-planning tips to follow
Pennsylvania couples who are considering a divorce have many unknowns to anticipate. When it comes to dividing up their assets and liabilities, one factor they likely won't consider is taxes. Unfortunately, the property division part of your divorce can play a big...
Make your premarital assets divorce proof
Pennsylvania couples likely enter into marriage full of optimism and hope, but unfortunately, many marriages just don't work out. Prenuptial agreements are a great way to protect most assets, especially for people who have already been married once before. However,...
Will you get the family home in the divorce?
Seeking a divorce comes with a lot of uncertainty. You don’t know how your divorce will impact your finances and which assets you’ll keep and which assets your spouse will claim. You may wonder about how you and your spouse will handle your largest asset: your home....
Divorce for older adults
Compared with earlier generations, there has been a significant rise in the number of people who are getting divorced in their 50s, 60s and beyond. Several different factors have contributed to this trend. Changed expectations One reason is that baby boomers have...
Should you get a divorce?
The decision to divorce is a difficult one. People in Pennsylvania should take a number of things into account to ensure that they are making the right decision. Dealing with emotions Some people might be struggling with still having feelings for their spouse. This...
4 tips for coping with divorce
Ending a marriage can be a terribly emotional experience. While the thought of divorcing your spouse might be liberating, it does not guarantee that the process will be easy or that you won’t have bad days. Divorce is challenging and can bring about heightened...
Why you shouldn’t try to hide assets during a divorce
When a couple decides to conclude their marriage, that decision usually comes with a lot of conflict and heartache. Often, the most contentious part of the divorce process is the division of marital assets. Understandably, you may be reluctant to part with your...