Divorce

Divorce can change your income, expenses and savings quickly, so it may help to prepare before you file. Knowing what you own, what you owe and what you earn gives you a starting point for a realistic budget and for the financial disclosures Pennsylvania courts...

You may be staring at a divorce document that seems to come down to one simple thing: a signature. Yours is there. Your spouse’s is not. If your spouse has made it clear they will not sign, it can feel as though they have found a way to keep the marriage going simply...

The start of a new year often brings a desire for personal growth and fresh beginnings. While many people focus on fitness goals or career shifts, you might realize that your marriage has reached its natural conclusion. January is a common time for those considering...

Marital property includes almost everything you and your spouse obtained during the marriage. This category covers income, real estate, vehicles and retirement accounts regardless of whose name appears on the title. Pennsylvania law presumes most assets obtained...

Social media has become a significant factor in everyone’s lives, including for couples going through divorce. Many people use these platforms to share updates about their current life situations. In Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, what you post online can be used in...

The process depends on the type of divorce. In Pennsylvania, there are generally two options: no-fault and fault. The no-fault based divorce is generally easier to obtain compared to a fault-based divorce. This is because to move forward with a fault-based divorce the...

Married individuals usually accumulate assets, but those sometimes come with debts. If the couple opts to divorce, they will have to determine what to do with their debts. This is sometimes just as challenging as dividing the assets.  One thing that people should...

You should let your boss know you are getting a divorce, as you may need to make changes in your schedule to deal with divorce proceedings. Additionally, some of your employment details may need to be updated. For example, if you had included your spouse in your...

Many people who get divorced report experiencing that they were experiencing financial stress in the marriage. This stress may have been the primary issue in the relationship or the final factor that pushed them to separate. Why exactly do financial troubles so often...

The decision to divorce can cause change for everyone in a family. The spouses have to make changes to their daily lives and finances. They may have to rework their schedules if they share children with one another. It can take quite some time for divorcing spouses to...