You and your spouse have only been married for a few years. You’re already talking about divorce. On one hand, you’re glad that it’s happening now, before you have any children or too many joint assets. On the other, you’re still very concerned with protecting what...
It is not uncommon for individual lives to become intertwined over the course of a marriage. Whether the marriage lasts years or decades, the parties will likely begin sharing assets such as cars, bank accounts and credit cards. Today, however, more and more shared...
When a loved one dies, their property and assets essentially get frozen until the executor in charge of their estate begins to distribute the property. Unless you are a co-owner of an asset or a cosigner on an account, you will not have the right to use or access...
As we've mentioned before, you need to be cautious about your social media when you're going through a divorce and a custody dispute. What about your teens? Social media is something attorneys generally suggest people stop using during a divorce, but can you ask your...
If you are like most Pennsylvania residents, you spend some of your time connecting with family and friends on social media outlets. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram are great ways to remain current about what is happening with your loved ones. Such outlets can...
Maybe you were careful to never argue in front of your children leading up to your divorce. Or maybe your children are older and have noticed that their parents haven’t been getting along lately. In either scenario, your children might not be able to easily understand...
It’s dangerous to assume that the original estate plan you create can remain unchanged for the rest of your life. Throughout your life, it’s critical to review your estate plan for changes and then take action as necessary. Here are some of the times when you must...
A life insurance policy may be a major part of your estate and the way you hope to provide for your family in the future. Your goal is to pass that money on to your heirs to provide financial assistance and options even long after you can no longer do so in person. ...
After a divorce, you may be interested in changing your last name. Perhaps you want to go back to your maiden name, for example. That’s usually acceptable for adults, but what about your children? Should they change their last name, or should they retain their...
As you go through your divorce, you will need to divide up your marital assets. Something you and your spouse may not have realized is that your children’s items are considered to be marital assets as well. In the majority of cases, the items provided to your children...
