Marriage is one of the most dramatic changes an individual can make to their family circumstances. By combining households and finances with a spouse, an individual can drastically alter their current standard of living and their future opportunities. When people marry later in life or when they remarry after losing
When people divorce in their 20s, 30s or even their 40s, they have plenty of time to rebuild their lives afterward. It is also easier to separate assets after a marriage that only lasts for a relatively short period of time. As people start to approach retirement age, divorce often
Whether you decided to file for divorce or got served when your spouse filed, it is natural to feel protective about your biggest assets when you consider the end of your marriage. As a Pennsylvania professional who has run a business with your family, the company that you own and
Before you get married, it’s important to talk to your spouse about your financial situations. If you haven’t have a big discussion about money and finances, then you may want to start putting together a prenuptial agreement and take the time to disclose all of your assets and debts, so
You waited weeks or months for this divorce hearing, and you spent many days perfecting your case. You arrived a half-hour early to chat with your attorney and to prepare for your time in court. As you entered the courtroom, you noticed something was wrong. Your spouse was nowhere to
If you own a business in Pennsylvania, you could lose some or all of your ownership interest in that company if your marriage comes to an end. However, there is also a chance that your organization will be seen as separate property or otherwise excluded from being divided in a
If you are getting married in Pennsylvania, you need to consider whether a prenuptial agreement is right for you. There is a chance that you have heard that prenuptial agreements are only for the rich. In reality, prenuptial agreement can help anyone who has assets or will earn money in
If you’re filing for divorce in Pennsylvania, you may find it very difficult to agree with your spouse. After all, the constant tension and arguments might be one major reason you decided to end your marriage. At the same time, few people want to go through a lengthy divorce with
When your ex files for custody in Pennsylvania, you may be confused or uncertain about what to do next. Navigating the child custody system can be a challenge for single parents going it alone to raise their children. Whether you’re responding to a custody filing that your former spouse or
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently promulgated new rules for the calculation of spousal support, alimony, and APL (alimony pendente lite, i.e. alimony while litigation is pending). The federal tax laws that took effect on January 1, 2019 changed the way that alimony is treated for federal tax purposes. The federal
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently decided a case that contains a lesson for lawyers in Pennsylvania and especially so for those that practice family law. The case, Berry v. Berry, involved a couple that was in their 80’s and 90’s that was litigating a divorce action through their children acting
