Blog: Divorce
- Will fault affect your Pennsylvania divorce?
Feb 26, 2021
If you decide to file for divorce in Pennsylvania, you may feel your spouse’s actions led to the end of the marriage. In some cases, you can file for a fault-based divorce. Review the state’s criteria for fault and no-fault divorce if you have considered splitting from your partner. Fault-based divorce If you want a fault-based divorce, your divorce petition must state that your partner abandoned you for at least 12 months; committed adultery, domestic...Read More - Gray divorce involves special considerations
Feb 18, 2021
The longer your marriage lasted, the higher the chance of you and your ex having a whole lot to sort through when your marriage ends. Gray divorce, or divorce that takes place when you are 50 or older, is becoming more common across the United States. However, there are some special considerations involved when you divorce your spouse later in life. While most divorces, regardless of the ages of those splitting up, involve dividing property...Read More - How can co-parents balance their finances?
Feb 17, 2021
When you have children, one of the biggest struggles after a divorce is balancing your finances. When you are co-parenting, you have to make sure the two of you agree on how much each of you spends. CNBC claims that about 40% to 50% of married couples divorce. In this population, some parents have figured out how to stay on the same financial page. Remember to communicate Communication can be difficult after a divorce. You...Read More - What is a fair division of assets?
Feb 8, 2021
In Pennsylvania, the court will use the concept of equitable distribution to divide your assets during a divorce. Equitable distribution relies on a fair division of assets. Unfortunately, there is no real legal definition of what makes a division fair. Business Insider explains that it is often left up to the judge to make the determinization of an equitable division of assets. Fair division by the court When the court divides your assets, it must...Read More - 5 mistakes to avoid in divorce
Feb 3, 2021
Going through a divorce is a difficult, emotional roller coaster. You may know your marriage needs to end, but still feel sad and angry about it. Because divorce spurs so many emotions, divorcing couples often make mistakes in the process. They don’t realize how certain decisions and actions will impact their divorce in negative ways. So, if you now are facing divorce, you should be careful and avoid these common mistakes people make during the...Read More - Saving money on your divorce
Jan 9, 2021
There are a multitude of expenses associated with divorce. If you have children, it is likely that somebody will end up paying child support. There is also the potential of paying alimony. However, the expenses associated with divorce do not stop at court-mandated payments. The process of divorce itself can end up being extremely expensive in some circumstances. This is why it is important for you to do as much of your own legwork as...Read More - How does gaslighting affect a marriage?
Nov 12, 2020
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 the relationship, as you may begin to question your grasp on reality. Gaslighting can destroy your relationship, especially if it goes on for many years. The following are just a few of its many effects,...Read More - Can you keep your full 401(k) in your divorce?
Oct 22, 2020
Past posts on this blog detailed the role of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order in dividing up your 401(k) in your divorce. Yet the fact that your 401(k) is subject to property division does not change the fact that losing any portion of it may dramatically impact your retirement plans in Pennsylvania. Thus, you may wonder whether it is possible for you to retain the full amount of your 401(k) during your divorce proceedings. While...Read More - What does Pennsylvania law say about annulment?
Oct 20, 2020
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 annulment and possible reasons for doing so. Void marriages The state considers a marriage void when it goes against Pennsylvania law. The court will declare a state legally invalid in cases when either...Read More - How to change a child support order
Oct 7, 2020
Parents may realize that their child support order no longer matches their current circumstances. In this situation, they can ask for a modification. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, parents can modify a child support order when their situation changes. Children may reach the age of emancipation, for example, and parents may no longer need to provide child support for them. Additionally, parents can request a modification if they become a custodial parent...Read More