One of the most contentious issues during the divorce process is usually the division of the marital property. The process of marital property division in Pennsylvania can be broken down into three steps: separating marital assets from non-marital assets, valuing the...
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What should you do during your separation
If you want to go through a no-fault divorce, then one of the things you might need to do in Pennsylvania is complete a 2-year separation. In Pennsylvania, you can get a no-fault divorce if you and your spouse decide that your marriage is irretrievably broken. If they...
Prove paternity to get custody if you’re not married
You and your partner never got married, and it was a conscious choice. Marriage wasn’t right for you, even though you decided to have children together. You’re in an unusual position now, though. You want to separate because you’ve both decided that living together...
Gray divorce: Is it worth it, or should you just separate?
If you’re unhappy in your marriage but your finances are great following retirement, you might feel like it’s a great opportunity if you can live separately but not divorce your spouse. You may have all the opportunities to meet other people and live a separate life...
3 myths about custody you should unlearn before your divorce
The top concern most divorcing parents have is what the end of their marriage will mean for their relationship with their kids. Almost everyone has read or heard a story about a good parent who lost custody or who endures unfair treatment by the family courts. The...
Handling an unhappy child after your divorce
Many parents understand that their children are trying to adapt to major changes after a divorce, but they may not realize how significantly the divorce has affected them. Some children will feel significant grief over the divorce. Others will be stressed and anxious...
Should I move out of the family home during the divorce?
Your house is probably the biggest asset that you bought while still married. It's is also likely the most valuable asset that you share with your spouse. The marital home can often be a source of disputes during a divorce. Each spouse may feel entitled to the home,...
How do spouses hide assets during a divorce?
Your spouse has a legal obligation to disclose all assets that the two of you own during a divorce. You must do the same. If the court is involved in dividing those assets, they first need to know exactly what you own. Unfortunately, this does not mean that spouses...
3 things your child may be thinking as you divorce
Think back to when your child was little. Remember how they would flit between subjects that -- to you -- seemed unconnected. Children’s minds can work in strange and wonderful ways. It is part of the reason kids are so creative. Yet, if you are getting a divorce, it...
What reasons could your ex seek to modify custody arrangements?
One of the most difficult things in any divorce is reaching a child custody arrangement that both parties are happy with. If your ex-spouse is not happy with the conditions, they may try to modify them at a later date. Courts can modify child custody agreements To...