Abuse in marriage is not always physical. It can also be emotional and/or psychological, which includes gaslighting. Gaslighting occurs when your spouse uses lies and misinformation to manipulate. As explained by Psychology Today, this leads to a power differential in...

In some cases, a person can seek annulment of a marriage rather than a divorce, which declares the union completely void rather than ended. Pennsylvania law establishes the circumstances in which the state allows an annulment. Review the process of requesting an...

When people get divorced in Pennsylvania, their future may look quite different than they originally envisioned. Their efforts to plan for their well-being and success may require some modification to maintain their goals and ambitions. Estate planning is one area...

After the 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges came an influx of same-sex partners excitedly marrying. However, with the celebrations also came a wave of same-sex couples seeking divorce. If you reside in Pennsylvania and your marriage is also coming to...

Going through a divorce is one of the most emotional and stressful processes a person can experience. Ending a marriage can dredge up a variety of feelings and it can be difficult to manage. However, staying level-headed and practical is an important part of the...

Going through a divorce can be an expensive process. A report from Fidelity Investments shows that it usually takes about five years for a person to recover from this financial blow. Pennsylvania residents may be interested in some preventative measures they can take...

For some Pennsylvania residents, the new year might mean a new relationship status from married to divorced as divorce filings increase at the beginning of the new year. While the overall divorce rate dropped by 8% from 2007 to 2017, the trend of increased divorce...

Divorce is one of the most stressful events that a person can go through in life, and it is becoming more common for people over the age of 50. When people in Pennsylvania get divorced later in life, they are more likely to have financial investments that need to be...

Most people are interested in ways that they can save money, but not everyone is interested in putting their marriage on the line to do so. However, the so-called 'marriage penalty" has some high-earning Pennsylvania couples talking about using a strategic divorce in...