Entries by Jennifer Gardella

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Can My Spouse Force Me to Get a Job After We Divorce?

If you’re awarded or have negotiated spousal support (alimony) as part of the divorce order, whether you work after it’s final may be an issue. Collecting support doesn’t necessarily mean you must work, nor does it necessarily allow you to stop working. It depends on your circumstances.  Your spouse can’t force you to work after […]

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Pandemic-Proof Your Parenting Time Plan

If you are divorced with minor children, you probably struggled over the last two years. Many parenting plans did not make accommodations for kids in virtual school, daycare facilities closing, and all activities being canceled. We’re too busy to plan for the unexpected, though we know it’s what we should do. If you have a child custody […]

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Are You Having a Post-Divorce Housing Nightmare?

Congratulations! It took some work, but you got the house after your divorce. Hopefully, you’ll spend many happy, healthy years there. But you run the risk of nightmares all homeowners may have (raccoons in the attic?), plus some that divorcees in particular face. Surprise! You Have an Open Home Equity Loan! Marital homes and mortgages […]

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Don’t Allow Your Ex-Spouse to Be Chronically Late

There could be several dates in a divorce agreement or order. If your ex-spouse is missing deadlines it can make the divorce process more difficult and irritating. This could be an intentional act or your ex could just be disorganized and inconsiderate. Either way, it’s not something you should tolerate.  Many divorce issues are date-driven, […]

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Plan for Emergencies in Your Post-Divorce Life

Divorce was a massive change in your personal life, and the rest of the world is going through some huge changes too. Sometimes they’re a slow burn in the background of today’s news. Other times you need to take action to cope with problems that shake up your life.  The Next Pandemic  Few of us […]

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Protect Yourself Against Stalking

A spouse may feel angry and betrayed when you want a divorce. If they can’t handle the situation, they may exact revenge, stalk you, and possibly become violent. Thanks to the internet and smartphones, it’s never been easier to stalk someone.  What is Stalking?  Stalking is using unwanted, harassing, or threatening tactics that cause fear […]

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Why You Need an Attorney for Your Divorce

There are many moving pieces to divorce in Bucks and Montgomery Counties here in PA, and if they’re not addressed correctly and coherently you can end up caught in a legal, financial, and emotional mess. The more complex your finances and wealth, and if you have children, the more you need a lawyer to represent […]