Many married couples have vastly different income levels. One spouse may have sidelined their career after having children to support the family. Even without children, one spouse may focus more on supporting the family through work while the other prioritizes...
Divorce is an emotionally heavy event, especially when children are involved. However, this doesn’t mean you should keep your children in the dark about an impending divorce. Looping your kids in can significantly help your children cope with the changes and...
When you’re facing the prospect of a divorce, it can be hard not to ask yourself, “How did I even get here?” The odds are high that there’s no one clear answer. For whatever reason, you and your spouse no longer feel the same way about each other that you once did –...
Property division is one of the primary processes of a divorce. When this element is not approached from the right angle, a divorce can be complicated. States follow different processes when dividing property between spouses going through a divorce. Pennsylvania is an...
Those who are considering divorce will sometimes just focus on the potential negatives. They will say that they don’t want to get divorced because of the financial insecurity it could create, for example. It is important to think of all sides of a divorce, though,...
Money is often cited as a reason for divorce, perhaps second only to things like infidelity. It certainly causes a lot of relational issues, and these may end a marriage. It’s a common reason for arguments between couples. That being said, you may find yourself...
You’ve likely heard that there are both contested and uncontested divorces. The process can happen either way, and it generally just refers to whether or not you and your spouse are on the same page. If it’s an amicable divorce, where you’re able to make decisions...
If you are going through a divorce, you should be informed. Every step you take, from telling your spouse you want a divorce to signing papers, is crucial. Thus, it helps to be careful when filing for a divorce. Here are three mistakes to avoid: 1. Not knowing which...
For many couples, the most challenging aspect of divorce, after accepting its necessity, is the division of their property. The more valuable an asset is, the more likely people are to disagree about what to do with it when they divorce. Many married couples have the...
One of the most important aspects of divorce negotiations is property division. This determines which assets both spouses will obtain once the divorce has concluded. In Pennsylvania, marital property is divided on the basis of equitable distribution. This means that...