Divorce is a difficult chapter in life. No one expects to be prepared for all the details it involves. However, organizing the right paperwork can help bring real clarity to an uncertain time. Having complete financial records can also help you represent your...
State laws help ensure that both spouses have baseline protection during divorce proceedings. Specifically, the law requires an equitable or fair distribution of marital property. People preparing for divorce need to review their financial records, determine what...
Divorce looks different for every generation, and Gen Z spouses are already shaping the process in unique ways. As the first generation to grow up entirely in the digital era, many Gen Z couples approach marriage and divorce with different priorities, values and...
Rising inflation, job instability, fluctuating real estate values and volatile markets can all impact the outcome of a divorce settlement. If you are considering divorce during this time of economic uncertainty, taking a strategic and informed approach is going to be...
Living together while going through the process of getting a divorce can certainly be stressful. Even for couples who are on relatively good terms, it can be an unwanted situation. For couples in high-conflict marriages, it may feel almost impossible to live together....
Divorce can be an emotional and financial challenge, leaving many wondering how much it will cost. The answer can depend on many factors, from attorney fees, to court expenses and even whether the divorce is contested. While some divorces are straightforward and...
If you are sure you want to end your marriage, then you will need to tell your spouse. That is if you have not made the decision jointly. If you think the news will come as a shock to them, then it is important to think carefully about how you will tell them. Here are...
Divorcing couples have often spent years sharing their homes. Not only have they combined their incomes, they may have taken on joint debt. Many married couples have shared credit cards. Even if each spouse has their own separate credit cards, they may have taken on...
Shared custody of children is the expectation in most Pennsylvania divorces. When there are still dependent minors living at home, both parents usually have time with the children after a divorce. A judge may need to learn quite a bite about a family to reasonably...
Divorcing couples in Pennsylvania have a lot of practical issues to address. The division of their assets is often a top priority. Discussions about debt may not seem as important initially. However, debts frequently have a significant impact on the marital estate....