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- Should you change your passwords after divorce?
Feb 19, 2022
Sharing passwords has become a common practice for married couples in the United States. For some, it is even a sign of trust. However, when marriages end, divorcing couples may have different expectations when it comes to accessing their shared accounts. Sharing passwords after a divorce When a couple goes through a contentious divorce, it is often an easy decision to decide to change all the passwords and stop sharing accounts. However, couples who part...Read More - Marital property exclusions
Feb 14, 2022
One of the most stressful aspects of the end of a marriage is property division. Pennsylvania is an equitable division state. This means a judge looks at your marital property and decides who receives what in property division. According to the Pennsylvania legislature, marital property is any property either spouse took ownership of during the marriage. It also includes the appreciation of the value of any property experienced during the marriage, meaning you might owe...Read More - When and how may I make a change to my divorce decree?
Feb 14, 2022
Your divorce decree may include a monthly payment schedule for spousal support or alimony. The Pennsylvania General Assembly website notes that you may request a modification when the circumstances surrounding either you or your ex-spouse have changed. The amount of support payments set by the court reflects each party’s situation at the time of a divorce. If your income has changed, you may need to revise your decree to reflect your current circumstances. Other factors...Read More - Statistics on fathers and child custody
Feb 2, 2022
Whether you are weighing the potential pros and cons of ending your marriage or you are currently working through the divorce process, you need to focus on various legal issues involving kids as a parent. If you are a father, you could have additional concerns. For example, some fathers believe that they have little chance of securing a favorable outcome with respect to child custody. It is helpful to go over data on fathers and...Read More - What is an annulment and does Pennsylvania allow them?
Jan 24, 2022
Some marriages are not meant to last, and you may find yourself wondering if yours is eligible for annulment. To understand whether your union qualifies for annulment, you must understand its definition. While a divorce ends a marriage valid under the law, an annulment declares that a marriage was legally invalid. Under what circumstances does Pennsylvania allow the annulment of marriages? These are the five instances in which Pennsylvania nullifies marriages: When either party was...Read More - Can bird nesting help your family?
Jan 21, 2022
As a parent, you want what is best for your child. You do not want to expose them to unnecessary trauma or stress, but unfortunately, this comes part and parcel with the divorce process. Thus, you may ask yourself if there is anything you can do to alleviate some of the stress that accompanies the process. Fortunately, you can take steps to create a healthy co-parenting plan with your ex-spouse that can provide support and...Read More - Reviewing child support payment options during divorce
Jan 4, 2022
If you have kids, it is important to go over legal issues that could arise during your divorce and affect you for years to come. For example, you could have to pay child support, and you should understand how the state calculates support payments and stay current. Moreover, you should realize that there are various options with respect to making child support payments. While many parents have their child support withheld by their employer, some...Read More - Can you divorce a spouse who has dementia?
Dec 28, 2021
Dementia can be devastating for couples who are in long-term marriages. After all, the healthy spouse must learn to take care of the one who is struggling to maintain mental acuity. If your husband or wife needs to qualify for certain programs, though, divorcing him or her may become necessary. Divorce is a legal process that requires all parties to understand its implications. If your spouse has advanced Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia,...Read More - Will divorce impact your credit?
Dec 23, 2021
After your divorce has finally gone through and you have the finalized process behind you, you will likely want to move on. Buying a new house or a new car might top your to-do list, and you will likely need loans. To get a good loan, you need good credit. Unfortunately, a divorce could potentially have a negative impact on your credit score. But in good news for you, this is not an inevitability. Dividing...Read More - Debts obtained to benefit households may divide during divorce
Dec 7, 2021
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 financial statements to determine how much each spouse owes. The remaining balances associated with marital debts generally belong to both spouses, and they may use them to negotiate a fair divorce settlement. Spouses may need to work out or...Read More