Some couples overlook their household debts when making plans to split their marital assets. Pennsylvania's equitable distribution law, however, requires dividing unpaid marital liabilities fairly. As noted by Brides.com, the court may review joint and individual...

Getting divorced, especially as you near retirement, may rattle your plans for the future. Having a tentative idea of what will happen to shared benefits can help you plan ahead. Knowing your rights, restructuring your budget and setting goals can all help you...

If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you will soon have to face the property division phase of the divorce. One major question arises in your mind: Is the inheritance you received during your marriage separate property or is it marital property?...

If you are facing the property division phase of your divorce, you may think you know which assets are marital and which separate. However, the lines are sometimes blurred and the effort to sort items correctly may lead to a few surprises. Separate versus marital...

If you are thinking about divorce, you have probably wondered about whether you should try to stay in the family home. This decision can have significant financial implications for both spouses. Ask yourself these questions when deciding what to do with the home you...

The most contentious part of divorce proceedings is the division of property. In the event that you file for divorce, you will want to know what property is part of the marital assets and what will remain exclusively yours. Courts in Pennsylvania attempt to divide the...

When a marriage in Pennsylvania begins to hit rocky waters, financial secrets can begin to grow. Some of these hidden finances can be especially troubling during a divorce, where they may originate as an attempt to deny a spouse his or her fair share of marital...

Pennsylvania residents who are married for the first time have a roughly 50/50 chance that it will last forever. The odds of success are lower for second and subsequent marriages. However, there may be compelling financial reasons to avoid a divorce if possible. For...

Starting at the beginning of 2019, couples filing for divorce in Pennsylvania and throughout the rest of the United States will have to do so with tax rule changes in mind, particularly if spousal support will be involved. This is happening because the Tax Cuts and...