Divorce

When a married couple in Pennsylvania decides to divorce, they must address numerous financial issues. For instance, if a couple has children, a child custody arrangement and parenting plan will clearly be a central focus of negotiations. Spouses must also navigate...

Timing can be a critical issue when two Pennsylvania spouses decide to go their separate ways. It is understandable that many spouses want to get the ball rolling right away once the decision has been made. However, especially when a year is winding to a close, there...

If you decide to end your marriage in a Pennsylvania court, the decision cannot take form without going through a legal process. This process might take months to complete. If your ex refuses to play by the rules, it could take even longer, such as if he or she tries...

Many married couples in Pennsylvania have encountered momentary problems at some point in their life together. Some have even overcome severe financial crises. If a couple decides to divorce, it can definitely be an experience that has significant financial...

For many Pennsylvania parents, this year’s summer break included family meetings that were held to inform children that their parents have decided to separate, on their way to filing for a divorce. Depending on the ages and maturity levels of the children in question,...

When a Pennsylvania married couple decides to part ways, they typically try to work out terms of agreement for a settlement. Various factors, such as whether there are children involved, may have a significant impact on legal proceedings. Finances are a primary...

When a Pennsylvania couple gets married, they typically assume that they will be together for a lifetime. Even after years of marriage, however, spouses often determine that their relationship has hit an insurmountable. While each divorce proceeding is unique, several...

To say that there is a silver lining in a particular situation typically means that there is an element of hope or a benefit associated with an otherwise negative situation. It basically means that, sometimes, good things come out of bad situations. Regarding divorce,...

Whether you have been married one year or 50, you and your spouse probably have joint assets, such as bank accounts, real estate and vehicles as well as household items. The process of dividing assets fairly in a divorce is often a source of contention, especially if...

There is no way to predict which Pennsylvania marriages will last a lifetime, although most newlywed couples hope and believe their relationships will. In time, however, various issues or problems can arise in a marriage that one or both spouses...