Financial stress often leads to Pennsylvania couples getting divorced. It is important for people to make sure that they are on the same page as their partners when it comes to money before they get married.Marriage is in a sense a legal and financial contract that...
Month: January 2018
Divorce and health insurance
When couples in Pennsylvania decide to divorce, personal finances are often a primary concern. Initially, the couple may be focused on closing joint accounts, paying off shared credit cards, establishing support obligations and selling the marital home. A significant...
How to make a parenting plan that works
When Pennsylvania parents of young children get divorced, it doesn't end their responsibility to raise their children together. Assuming that both parents are fit to do so, they will generally be able to be in their children's lives. In fact, Pennsylvania parents and...
How to handle divorce as a startup owner
When a couple gets a divorce in Pennsylvania or elsewhere, it may be necessary to divide assets acquired during the marriage. A business generally qualifies as an asset that may be divided in a divorce settlement. However, there may be some question as to how to split...
Same-sex couples can face challenging custody issues
With the growth of same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States has also come an increase in same-sex divorce cases. While many aspects of a divorce remain the same regardless of the genders of the parties involved, issues of child custody and...
Settlement reached in Morena Baccarin custody case
Fans of the popular television crime drama series "Gotham" may want to know more about a legal settlement that has been reached by actress Morena Baccarin and screenwriter, actor and producer Austin Chick. On Jan. 9, media sources reported that, after a two-year...
Getting divorced? Don’t forget to update your estate plan
Divorce is never as simple as having a few meetings with your divorce lawyer and going before a judge in Wyomissing. For instance, if you and your wife started a business together, it might take months of valuation procedures before you can agree on a total value of...
How to sell a home during a divorce
Some Pennsylvania couples who are getting a divorce may need to sell their home. According to one survey, this happens in nearly two-thirds of divorces. Selling the home can be an emotional process. However, there are steps that can make it less difficult.Couples...
Tips to protect your retirement in case of divorce
Divorce often takes a huge financial toll. This is mostly due to the fact that you have to divide all of your marital assets with your ex. This includes your home in Wyomissing, the cars, investment portfolio and even your retirement accounts. Since you have probably...
Guidelines for your prenup
So maybe your first marriage did not end well. It happens. Millions of people have walked down the aisle only to find themselves speaking to a divorce lawyer 10, 20 or 30 years later. Simply because it did not work out the first time does not mean you should not get...
