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Divorce and Deferred CompensationApril 29, 2026 - 12:41 pm
Rental Properties and DivorceApril 17, 2026 - 9:37 am
Pets in DivorceApril 8, 2026 - 11:23 am


Divorce and Deferred Compensation
Deferred compensation comes in many forms, the most familiar being retirement funds and pensions. But the compensation packages of many executives, salespeople, and high-level professionals in the IT and engineering fields include complex compensation benefits that are tied to performance or that reward loyalty. Since these benefits often represent a significant portion of the couple’s […]
Rental Properties and Divorce
The division of rental properties in divorce is handled like any other asset; the court determines whether the property is a personal or marital asset and divides marital assets equitably. However, it is important that you have a legal team that can protect your personal assets and your share of marital assets by providing powerful […]
Pets in Divorce
We know you love your pets and you consider them part of the family. But the divorce laws of Pennsylvania and New Jersey treat them as property, not as children. This means that they are subject to equitable distribution and are assigned to one spouse, without granting custody or visitation rights. The court can sometimes […]
Divorce and Cryptocurrency
A recent survey indicated that 14%-17% of U.S. adults have owned cryptocurrency. That means a large number of divorcing couples will have some kind of crypto asset that must be equitably shared in a Pennsylvania divorce. But crypto is so new that divorce laws do not address it, and most lawyers don’t know how to […]
Your Spouse Is Breaking Down During the Divorce
Divorce is very stressful, and it is not uncommon for a spouse to become emotionally unhinged during the process. But you must protect yourself and your children during this time, as well as protect your financial situation. At Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C., we have the expertise to deal with all unexpected or difficult situations that […]
Your Girlfriend Is Pregnant, and Neither of You Is Divorced
So your girlfriend is pregnant, but she is married. She insists that the baby is yours, and you want to be recognized as the child’s father. If so, we will need to take some swift legal action here in Bucks County. When a married woman becomes pregnant, the law assumes that the biological father of […]
Bucks County Divorce and the Disappearing College Fund
You’re getting divorced, and you’re reviewing all your financial accounts. You and your spouse both agreed to save for the children’s college education, and you agreed on a college fund that was untouchable, because your children’s education was important to both of you. To your horror, the sacred college funds are now gone! Where did […]
Divorce Over 55
If you’re divorcing after the age of 55 after having been married for many years, you may be wondering how you will rebuild a new life, redefine yourself, and find new love. It is a time when you are feeling the possibilities and yet the anxiety of the unknown. Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C., can help […]
High Conflict, Parental Alienation, and Custody Evaluations
The divorced parent’s worst nightmare is for your child to suddenly refuse to see you. What’s wrong? What happened? Is your child mentally or physically ill? Is your child emotionally or physically safe? What could have caused this change? You try to talk to your ex to find out what is going on. You may […]
When Your Spouse’s Mental Illness Impacts YOUR Financial Situation
When you’re in the midst of a divorce, and your spouse suddenly demonstrates mental health issues or has a serious mental health relapse, your finances and your settlement could be seriously impacted. You need the best legal counsel to act quickly and protect your assets and financial future. You need the experienced divorce attorney team […]