On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | May 12, 2020 | Divorce
Divorcing is hard enough as it is, but when you realize that your spouse has significant debts, that can make it much worse. You’ve sat down to talk to one another about the impact that those debts could have, but you’re not sure what to do. You don’t want to end up...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Mar 27, 2020 | Divorce
Three states have laws on the book that judges decide custody of pets in a divorce. Pennsylvania could become the fourth. House Bill 1432 is pending in the legislature. The bill was introduced by Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik (D-Allegheny), who said at the time of...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Mar 6, 2020 | Divorce
Considering divorce is often stressful, but it’s important for anyone who might soon file for the dissolution of their marriage to understand that there is more than one approach to this process. In fact, your Pennsylvania divorce can be as unique as your...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Jan 17, 2020 | Divorce
At some point during a divorce, every couple has to go through the somewhat tedious (and stressful) process of dividing up their shared accumulations. Knowing where to start — and how to be smart about it — can save you both a lot of frustration and legal...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Oct 17, 2019 | Divorce
Most couples who go through the marital dissolution process do so because their relationships are not working out as they had hoped. There are, however, more couples choosing to end their marriages for tax and other financial benefits. This is called a strategic...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Sep 19, 2019 | Divorce
Ending a marriage is costly, both emotionally and financially. Most people expect this, but many may not fully realize just how costly it is. From a financial standpoint, it is possible to lessen the blow if one prepares for divorce long before it enters the picture....
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Sep 5, 2019 | Divorce
Numerous couples in Pennsylvania end their marriages every year. Many of them have children to consider through it all. When parenting through divorce, it is common for people to seek outside opinions on how to do so in a way that will not scar their children for...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Aug 21, 2019 | Divorce
Many couples in Pennsylvania and elsewhere may accumulate a significant portion of assets and debts over the course of a marriage. Should a couple decide to take separate paths in life, they may feel it vital to focus a fair amount of their energy into preparing for...
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Aug 8, 2019 | Divorce
The decision to end a marriage is seldom one made hastily and can be made all the more difficult when there are children involved. While the couple may come to the conclusion that they can no longer remain married and decide to divorce, they will still be parents....
On behalf of Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm | Jun 14, 2019 | Divorce
When ending a marriage, the division of property — both of positive and negative value — can be a complicated affair. It is not uncommon for some Pennsylvania residents to believe that they should be able to walk away from their marriages with certain...
