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...
Divorce
How to divorce a narcissist
Make no mistake, divorce is difficult. However, things can become unbearable if you are divorcing an individual with a personality disorder. If you find yourself in a difficult situation where you have to sever ties with a narcissist, it is important that you back up...
3 things you should prepare for before divorce
The realization that your marriage is over is something that can be hard to handle. Once you know that you’re heading for divorce, it’s best if you can get as prepared as possible before the papers are filed. Some people who are heading toward divorce don’t think...
I have been served with divorce papers: What should I do next?
Divorce is, by all means, a delicate subject that is often characterized by layers of emotions, frustrations and regrets. After all, no one gets married with the goal of filing for divorce someday. So what do you do when your spouse decides to file for a divorce? If...
How do you divorce an abusive spouse?
Divorce, in and of itself, is a stressful undertaking. However, if the other party is abusive, then you need to be prepared to work extra hard. Abuse in a relationship can be physical, emotional or verbal. Regardless of the type of abuse, your spouse is subjecting you...
Should you sign a prenup when getting married?
We all know love is a wonderful thing. And while you might love your future spouse with every fiber of your being, you do not want to imagine a situation where your hard-earned wealth is not protected if your marriage were to end in a divorce. A prenuptial agreement...
Do you need an appraisal before your Pennsylvania divorce?
If you have kept an eye on the real estate market around Harrisburg in recent years, you know that prices are substantially higher than they were half a decade ago. However, you may not realize the impact that this price appreciation will have on your family in a...
Can your spouse ask for a share of your inheritance in a divorce?
Money can have a major influence on modern divorces. Some people file for divorce to protect themselves from their spouse's financial bad habits. Other people may decide to file for divorce because they want to lay claim to something that was not theirs originally....
Will cohabitation increase the chances of divorce?
Cohabitation does not have the stigma that it used to have, and it's grown very popular. Part of the reason for this is that couples are getting married later on in life, with the average in their early 30s. They want to live together before this, and many of them do....
Know your rights when handling separate assets during divorce
As a part of your divorce, one thing you need to consider is which assets are or are not marital assets. Marital assets will need to be divided based on equitable distribution rules. This means that the assets that are nonmarital and belong to you won’t be included in...