Pennsylvania residents who are considering getting a divorce should know what could happen to their 401(k). Although the retirement plan is offered to employees and is not considered a joint asset, it can be divided between employees and their spouses, even if the...
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Property Division
Options for dividing a house in divorce
There are several pitfalls that Pennsylvania homeowners who are getting a divorce should avoid. One of those is that if one person plans to remain in the home, that individual should keep in mind that it might present both financial and emotional challenges. People...
Student debt can follow a spouse beyond divorce
Student loans are great tools for helping individuals to achieve their educational and professional dreams. However, large obligations can be among some of the most serious areas of dispute in a marriage. Pennsylvania residents are not subject to the same terms as...
Who gets the home in a divorce
A home can be one of the more expensive assets that has to be allocated in a divorce. It is preferable that Pennsylvania residents who are undergoing a divorce are able to reach an agreement about what happens to the home. Otherwise, the judge will decide after...
Unmarried couples and homeownership
When a couple in Connecticut buys a home together, they make a big commitment. If a couple breaks up or goes through a divorce after making such a purchase, dividing the mortgage and determining what will happen to the home can be very difficult.Buying a home can be...
Second time around: What you should think about when remarrying
You never thought it would happen again--but you've found love! Older and wiser, you've learned from the experience and you are excited to start your new journey with your new mate. Your divorce is in the past and you don't ever plan on going through another one. Yet,...
Property division decisions
One of the most important decisions a Pennsylvania resident who is going through a divorce will make is whether or not to keep the marital home. It may be tempting to take a home that has no mortgage on it, and it may be even more tempting when the alternative is to...
Divorce mortgages may be in the offing
Pennsylvania couples who split following many years of marriage might be interested to know about a proposed lending product called a divorce mortgage. News sources say that these mortgages allow divorcing couples to determine who stays in the home they formerly...
Dividing up a house during a divorce
It's not unusual for Pennsylvania couples getting a divorce to fight over custody of their children. Many couples, however, might also fight over who gets ownership of the house. That's because for many couples, their house is their biggest financial asset. There are...
Divorce and Social Media: Use With Caution
With more and more individuals utilizing technological trends through the use of smartphones, tablets, and other handheld devices, it's no wonder social media has seen such an increase in popularity throughout the years. This popularity is leaching into personal...

