According to a recent study presented at the American Sociological Association, women in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States who are in a heterosexual marriage are more likely to initiate a divorce than men. However, in relationships where the couple is not...
Month: August 2015
Safeguarding support payments through disability insurance
While the end of a marriage can be stressful and difficult for Pennsylvania residents, a loss of child support or alimony income because of an ex-spouse's death or disability could lead to another stressful situation. The party depending on that support for meeting...
Pets are like children in modern divorce cases
Pennsylvania dog owners may be interested to know how custody of family pets is handled in divorce cases. In the past, pets were usually considered personal property in these types of matters, but it is becoming increasingly common for them to be treated more like the...
Spousal benefits through Social Security after divorce
Because Social Security benefits are typically not accessible until the retirement years, they may not seem relevant to a Pennsylvania resident who is contemplating divorce. While pensions, 401(k) plans and other retirement assets may be subject to consideration...
