Even an amicable divorce can be difficult. Spouses often have fond memories and feelings for one another, even though their romantic relationship has reached its conclusion, but that doesn’t mean that tensions can’t arise in such a situation. Transitioning from...
In Pennsylvania, courts may order one spouse in a divorce to pay “reasonable” alimony (also known as spousal support) to the other, if necessary, and for as long as deemed necessary. The amount and duration are based on things like both spouses’ income and assets, the...
Being in an abusive marriage is a daily guess about what the future may hold. You may be concerned about your safety, but you might also be concerned with how you’ll be able to survive if you walk away. Taking steps to enhance the likelihood of being able to leave...
If you’re a parent who has navigated a divorce in Pennsylvania, it may have taken quite some time for you and your children to come to terms with it and to adapt to a new lifestyle. If you’re like most families, you no doubt experienced both good days and some...
When couples divorce, one of their primary concerns is splitting parenting time so both parties can spend time with their children. Even if the marriage is over, a co-parenting relationship needs to exist. Studies have shown that children benefit when both parents are...
If you are getting divorced, one of your goals may be to ensure that you get to keep the family home. You may even be willing to give up other assets, like savings accounts or retirement accounts. Perhaps you just don’t want the hassle of moving after the divorce, or...
The legal principle known as "equitable distribution" refers to a fair allocation of assets and property accumulated during a marriage. Because Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state, a judge employs this standard when determining how to divide assets in a...
The end of your marriage is going to change many different aspects of your life, including where you live, how often you see your children and more. These changes can be overwhelming, and it is often daunting just to go through the divorce process and make decisions...
When a spouse or partner finally decides to leave their abuser, that’s often when they’re most at risk of serious harm or death. That’s why protection from abuse (PFA) orders and other steps are crucial to helping them stay safe. Currently, however, PFA orders aren’t...
In recent years, gray divorce has been trending upward and been occurring more often. Generally speaking, a gray divorce is one where the individuals are 50 years old and older. The divorce rate for younger age groups is going down, in contrast with the rate for gray...