People who marry again later in life face issues they did not have to confront in their younger years. In the state of Pennsylvania, a prenuptial agreement can address matters associated with accumulated wealth, separate versus marital property, provisions for...
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What you must address in a Pennsylvania parenting plan
When you and your child’s other parent are unable to come to an agreement about parenting time, you may need the state of Pennsylvania to make custody decisions for you. In all contested custody proceedings, the state requires that you submit something called a...
How will divorce impact my credit?
Buying a new home or a car may be a top priority of yours after you complete your divorce. To successfully apply for a loan or a mortgage, you will need a good credit score. While it is possible for your divorce to negatively impact your credit, it is by no means...
What does a parenting plan do?
A divorce is not something that couples truly believe will happen, and so when it does, the fallout may feel unbearable. When you have children in common, the emotional turmoil is higher for everyone in the household. Divorce with children may result in fighting over...
3 things to include in your prenuptial agreement
If you are getting married soon, you and your partner may have plans to create a prenuptial agreement. A recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers found that of the lawyers polled, 62% had seen the demand for prenuptial agreements rise...
4 details that could make your parenting plan more effective
Your parenting plan covers a wide variety of different details, from your parenting schedule to your plans for your child’s schooling. However, every family is unique, and your parenting plan should reflect the unique needs of your family. What details could make your...
What factors do Pennsylvania courts consider when determining child custody?
At the end of a marriage, divorcing couples have many details to consider. How will the court divide their property? How can they protect their finances? What documents should be updated to reflect their new life? For divorcing parents, perhaps the most important—and...
Do you need a prenuptial agreement?
The time leading up to your wedding is exciting. Planning your life with your new spouse may involve moving in together, making plans for your honeymoon and thinking about your future. However, before you tie the knot it may also be important to discuss what might...
Planning for the financial aspects of divorce
When people in Pennsylvania decide to divorce, they may struggle with the complicated emotional, legal and financial aspects of the end of a marriage. While divorce rates have declined from around half of all marriages to around 39%, separating can be financially...
Thinking about divorce from a financial viewpoint
On Jan. 1, 2019, alimony payments began to receive the same tax treatment as child support payments. This means that the person making the payments doesn't get a tax break and the recipient doesn't have to count payments as income. The rule applied to any divorce...
