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- How a postnuptial agreement benefits a struggling marriage
Jan 22, 2020
When a married couple encounters a rough patch in their marriage, they may feel like the only options to resolve their issues are couples therapy or divorce proceedings. However, there is a third option that falls neatly between the two. Postnuptial agreements can address the concerns or issues that couples discover in therapy and create guidelines that will make things easier and more cost-effective if a couple divorces in the future. A postnuptial agreement could...Read More - How to avoid financial regrets after divorce
Jan 15, 2020
Going through a divorce can be an expensive process. A report from Fidelity Investments shows that it usually takes about five years for a person to recover from this financial blow. Pennsylvania residents may be interested in some preventative measures they can take to protect their finances in case of divorce. The same report from Fidelity Investments showed that 80% of respondents regretted the fact that they were not more involved in their family’s finances...Read More - What should your Pennsylvania parenting plan include?
Jan 3, 2020
Unless there’s a dangerous situation in your family, such as neglect, addiction or abuse, it is highly unlikely that the Pennsylvania courts will choose to award sole custody to one parent over the other in a divorce. Instead, as the courts want to focus on the best interest of the children, shared custody is usually the preferred outcome. In order to make parenting as straightforward as possible, many divorcing couples will create a thorough parenting...Read More - New year, new relationship status
Dec 30, 2019
For some Pennsylvania residents, the new year might mean a new relationship status from married to divorced as divorce filings increase at the beginning of the new year. While the overall divorce rate dropped by 8% from 2007 to 2017, the trend of increased divorce filings in January has continued. The increase is marked enough that January is unofficially known as “divorce month.” The decision to seek a divorce after the holidays might come from...Read More - What are the different kinds of child custody in Pennsylvania?
Dec 26, 2019
Family law in Pennsylvania is more complex than many people realize. For example, quite a few people, even those who have actually been through a divorce or who witnessed the divorce of their parents, may not really understand the different kinds of child custody. The kinds of child custody in Pennsylvania include legal custody and physical custody, which have nothing to do with how the state divides those forms of custody, commonly in a parenting...Read More - Planning for the financial aspects of divorce
Dec 18, 2019
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 devastating, especially for couples who have amassed significant assets. It is important for both parties to understand the family finances comprehensively in order to make sure that they are receiving a fair settlement...Read More - Child visitation cannot be denied for these reasons
Dec 2, 2019
It can be tempting for a parent to use their child as leverage after a divorce. Bitterness, hostility and anger can make a person feel like the only way they can get back at the ex is to refuse visitation. If a court has granted a non-custodial parent visitation rights, interfering with these can lead to jail time, fines and even loss of custody. Here are some other illegitimate reasons Pennsylvania parents should avoid using...Read More - Under what circumstances are prenupial agreements useful?
Nov 25, 2019
Getting married is a huge commitment, and it is understandable if you have concerns before going through with the ceremony. No matter how content and secure you currently feel in your relationship, it’s always good to have a contingency plan. You should understand state laws and think about what would likely happen if you were to go through a divorce in the next few years. In Pennsylvania, community property is not recognized at divorce. This...Read More - How to parent successfully with a narcissist ex-spouse
Nov 20, 2019
Marital discord can lead to some Pennsylvania couples deciding that divorce is the only option and that co-parenting the children from different households is best for everyone involved. Some individuals are dealing with an ex-spouse who is a narcissist. They may find it difficult to maintain their sanity and put their children’s best interests first. There are several steps that individuals can take in order to improve their communication with a toxic ex-spouse. Unfortunately, name-calling,...Read More - Financial considerations in divorce
Nov 5, 2019
Divorce is one of the most stressful events that a person can go through in life, and it is becoming more common for people over the age of 50. When people in Pennsylvania get divorced later in life, they are more likely to have financial investments that need to be divided and accounted for before, during and after the process is complete. Among the tasks that should be accomplished are updating beneficiaries, gaining access to...Read More