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- Is the money you inherited after your marriage separate property
Nov 19, 2021
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? About property division In Pennsylvania, the court follows rules of equitable distribution in the division of assets during a divorce. The judge will take many factors into consideration, such...Read More - Can you annul a marriage you see as a mistake?
Oct 13, 2021
At one time or another, virtually everyone has experienced buyer’s remorse. While you may regret purchasing a coffeemaker, car or even a house, marrying the wrong person may force you to potentially face a lifetime of unhappiness. Fortunately, in some circumstances, it is possible to pursue an annulment. An annulment is different from a divorce. With an annulment, a court determines your marriage was never legally valid and therefore never really existed. In the Keystone...Read More - How does drug addiction affect child custody?
Sep 20, 2021
If you are struggling with substance abuse, you are far from alone. In fact, according to a recent survey, nearly half of Americans say they know someone who has or has had a drug addiction. While seeking treatment may be beneficial for you and your kids, you also do not want news of your addiction to damage your child custody case. To gauge your risk, it is important to understand how judges in the Keystone...Read More - Why prenups are crucial for previously married couples
Sep 15, 2021
When you married the first time, you were young and had few assets, so a prenup may not have been a consideration. Now that you are older and preparing to marry for the second time, you may feel that the reasons to have a prenuptial agreement are a great deal more important. Addressing the needs of the new spouse Your first considerations when drafting a prenuptial agreement will be for the needs of your new...Read More - Understanding the difference between physical and legal custody
Aug 17, 2021
When you and your child’s other parent divorce, or if the two of you were not in a marriage, but want to share parenting responsibilities, you may need Pennsylvania’s court system to come up with a custody arrangement. The state recognizes several different types of custody. There are also different rights and responsibilities associated with each. The two main types of child custody that Pennsylvania recognizes include physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody in...Read More - 3 smart financial steps to take amid gray divorce
Jul 26, 2021
When you split from your spouse later on in life, you may have different needs, financial and otherwise, than you would if you divorced during your younger years. You may not have any plans to reenter the workforce given your age, for example, or you may feel most concerned about having enough for your impending retirement. Making certain money moves while your “gray” divorce is ongoing may help you accomplish your objectives and otherwise prepare...Read More - How can you improve your co-parenting plan?
Jul 23, 2021
If you have a co-parenting arrangement with your spouse, it may not always be easy. Working with an ex is difficult, by nature. According to Today’s Parent, co-parenting tends to have longer-lasting positive results. Here are some tips on how to co-parent successfully. Treat your ex with professional courtesy Think about your relationship with your ex like the one you may have with a colleague. You do not have to remain friends, but you both...Read More - How social media can impact your divorce proceedings
Jul 22, 2021
These days there should be no expectation of privacy when it comes to the internet and social media. Even when you delete a post, it probably still exists in a data center somewhere. It is becoming more common for attorneys to use social media posts as evidence in divorce proceedings. Some people cite social media as the cause for the end of the marriage because one of the partners found incriminating information there. Dating Though...Read More - How can you prove your ex has hidden assets?
Jul 9, 2021
As you divorce, alimony is likely one major factor that could direct your life in the aftermath. Your local court typically sets the amount you receive; however, your ex may decide to try and hide assets to prevent paying a higher amount each month. CNBC reports that certain types of documentation may provide you with clues to finding hidden assets and that these may lead you to proof of any wrongdoing. Tax returns Your spouse...Read More - What is parallel parenting?
Jul 5, 2021
Reinventing your life after divorce may be the most difficult aspect of the entire process. Particularly if you and your ex-spouse will raise children together after the divorce, managing the logistics might seem insurmountable. If you and your ex went through a very contentious divorce or if your ex suffers from personality disorders, the idea of trying to parent with him or her is likely not pleasant. This is where parallel parenting comes in. According...Read More