On behalf of Law Offices of Lisa Standish | Sep 16, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce often provides a window into various aspects of society. Divorce rates are sometimes tied to economic conditions and the changing attitudes of Americans. A decrease in divorce rates and in marriages in the U.S. and in the state of Pennsylvania indicate subtle...
On behalf of Law Offices of Lisa Standish | Sep 2, 2020 | Divorce
When you and your spouse split up, you need to figure out who gets to keep what. You also need to determine what happens to any debt you have when the marriage ends. Depending on circumstances, dividing up debt may involve a lot of finger-pointing and he said, she...
On behalf of Law Offices of Lisa Standish | Aug 20, 2020 | Divorce
If you are considering divorce mediation, you are far from alone. From saving on court costs and attorney fees to saving your children from a drawn-out battle, there are many reasons to consider this alternative to traditional litigation. However, for mediation to be...
On behalf of Law Offices of Lisa Standish | Aug 19, 2020 | Divorce
Pennsylvania parents like you prioritize your child during divorce. Co-parenting during and after the legal proceedings is often full of trial and error. But above all, you want what is best for your child. This includes figuring out how to break news of the divorce...
On behalf of Law Offices of Lisa Standish | Aug 3, 2020 | Divorce
A divorce in Pennsylvania can bring out the worst in both parties. Despite efforts to maintain the peace, sometimes hostile behavior escalates quickly. You may wonder why you should bother to try to keep things on an amicable footing. According to Forbes, here are...
On behalf of Law Offices of Lisa Standish | Jul 30, 2020 | Divorce
Past posts on this blog detailed what types of assets qualify as marital property. It may come as a surprise to you to learn that a 401(k) falls on this list. Your 401(k) account likely exists due to your employment in Pittsburgh. Thus, since your employment is...
On behalf of Law Offices of Lisa Standish | Jun 25, 2020 | Divorce
You may feel a sense of relief following the finalization of your divorce. We encourage you to take a deep breath and brace yourself for some news that you might not want to hear. According to TODAY, this is the point when the real work begins. Divorce makes your...
On behalf of Law Offices of Lisa Standish | May 20, 2020 | Divorce
The bad behavior of one spouse can result in the decision of the other spouse to seek a divorce. Sometimes, the spouse who behaved poorly is the one who files for divorce, possibly because they have already begun a new relationship. As someone wronged by your partner,...
On behalf of Law Offices of Lisa Standish | May 8, 2020 | Divorce
Property division may be one of the most complicated topics to negotiate in a divorce decree. In addition to becoming attached to certain items obtained during the marriage, you may find it difficult to decipher what types of property are considered marital. In some...
On behalf of Law Offices of Lisa Standish | May 8, 2020 | Divorce
Getting divorced can surface very different emotions for people depending on what caused their marriage to crumble in the first place, personality traits, past traumas and whether or not they have an adequate support system. People in Pennsylvania who are getting...
