Entries by Jennifer Gardella

Legal and Illegal Prenuptial Agreements

Creating a prenuptial agreement before a marriage is an excellent idea. It protects your interests in the event that you and your spouse divorce down the line. It also prompts you and your spouse to communicate about important issues like finances, property, and shared bank accounts.  But you must understand the difference between a legal […]

Follow Your Divorce Decree to the Letter

Your divorce decree exists for a reason. It provides tangible evidence of the terms your spouse agreed to in the divorce.  You may be tempted to give your spouse wiggle room when it comes to alimony payments, child support, or asset distribution. However, straying from the divorce decree may only hurt your financial outcomes and […]

Financial Problems in a Divorce – Financial Abuse

One of the more challenging steps in the divorce process is separating your finances from your spouse’s. Nearly every divorcing couple in Bucks County experiences some tension around the division of assets. However, some individuals exhibit abusive behaviors that make this process more arduous.  Knowing what constitutes financial abuse can help you recognize and address […]

PA Divorce – Forced To Pay for College?

Divorcing your spouse raises many questions about how you will handle future tasks involved in raising your child. One important question you need to consider now is: “How will we handle paying for our child’s college education?” Some states have laws requiring parents to contribute to payments for higher education. Learn how these laws affect […]

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Moving Out of PA With Your Child Before Divorce

Divorces offer a fresh start and an opportunity to move to a new location, putting the past behind you. However, moving out of state becomes more complicated if you have children with your ex-spouse.  Relocating will affect your child custody arrangement and parenting plan. If you plan to take your child with you, be sure […]

The Statute of Limitations and Your Bucks County Divorce Decree

Your divorce decree dictates the actions you and your ex-spouse need to take post-divorce, such as distributing property and paying alimony or child support. You may also desire to modify your separation agreement after it has been finalized. Enforcing either of these actions typically requires you to stick to a specific timeline — known as […]

How Long Should You Keep Divorce Papers?

Your arduous Bucks County divorce process is finally over, and you have the papers to prove it. While you may be tempted to rip them to shreds, throw them away, and never think about the process again, you should plan to hold on to them. You’ll probably need them in the future. How long should […]

Why You May “Conflict Out” in Your Divorce Case

Divorce attorneys must be very careful to avoid conflicts of interest when representing clients. Unfortunately, angry spouses in a divorce case sometimes use this issue to their advantage, effectively barring their spouse from working with an attorney with whom they have already shared their side of the story.  Learn why you may “conflict out” in […]

Co-Parenting Success

One of the toughest aspects of divorce is sharing your kids with your ex. You may not like your ex, and they might not care for you, but both of you love your kids. How can you make sure your children have a happy relationship with their other parent if the two of you struggle […]