If you and your spouse contemplate divorce, Pennsylvania law requires you to equitably divide your marital property between you. But an equitable division does not necessarily mean a precisely equal division. In fact, FindLaw explains that an equitable property...
Divorce
Useful mediation styles for divorce proceedings
Divorce can feel like an uphill battle. When spouses try to settle matters in court, it can leave them feeling exhausted and resentful. That's because separation litigation can pit couples against one another by dragging out the process. When this happens, it can make...
Simple things to consider during a divorce
There is much to contemplate when seeking a divorce in Pennsylvania. Division of property, living arrangements and child custody are significant factors, but there are small details, as well. Consider the minor issues along with everything else. Paying attention to...
What are the two main decisions when determining child custody?
Custody matters are often difficult to work through in a divorce. After all, you both want time with your children and to ensure you have rights in raising them. It is not uncommon for there to be disagreements between parents during custody discussions. When...
Should I fight for sole custody?
The way the family law courtroom treats custody has changed considerably over the past 20 years. It used to be almost universally assumed that the mother would end up with primary custody of any children involved, but times have changed. It is much more common for...
Separate bank accounts don’t always protect finances during divorce
Millennials are often known to divorce differently than their parents. According to a recent report, nearly 30% of them aren't committing to joint bank accounts after marriage. That may be due to the Millennials who witnessed their parents’ separation and saw how much...
Can you trust the headlines about older people and divorce?
You may have seen a few startling headlines this year about a raging epidemic of divorce among older people. Stories of skyrocketing rates of so-called “gray divorce” made it seem like experienced married couples do not stand a chance. Is your marriage doomed just...
Parellel parenting: Divorce option to help prevent contention
Many Pennsylvania parents argue about their kids. When the arguments occur in relation to divorce, things can get messy. In fact, in some situations, ex-spouses can barely be in the same room together. Constant conflict between parents is not likely to help children...
De Niro and Hightower battling through divorce a 2nd time
Years ago, Hollywood superstar Robert De Niro and his wife, Grace Hightower got divorced. Some time later, they reunited. There may be Pennsylvania spouses who can relate to such scenarios. There may also be people who relate to De Niro's current state of events,...
Divorce: Are legal issues affecting your children’s health?
Many Pennsylvania households include children who are trying to adapt to new lifestyles. When parents decide to divorce, their decisions have significant impacts on their children's lives. Not only is it important to try to keep legal stress to a minimum for financial...