Entries by Jennifer Gardella

Approaching Big Financial Decisions During Divorce

If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you might feel eager to begin moving forward and start your new life. However, caution is recommended when making big decisions, especially those involving finances. Here are a few reasons to consider postponing major financial changes until after the divorce is finalized.  Making Big Purchases Might […]

Divorcing With Young Children: What To Consider

Divorce can be especially complex when young children are involved. This process often significantly impacts child development. Navigating it successfully is important to your child’s well-being.  As you approach a divorce with young children, keeping a few considerations in mind can help you traverse this process more smoothly. You won’t be able to predict everything […]

Divorce and Hidden Assets

Divorcing couples go through a process of dividing marital assets and debts, including real estate, financial accounts, and more. If one partner tries to hide certain assets, it can cause significant legal problems for them and financial hardship for you.   A first step in uncovering hidden assets is when the finances of your marriage do […]

Post-Divorce Budget

Transitioning from a dual-income household to a single-income household after a divorce calls for accurate and detailed expense tracking. Figuring out your post-divorce budget is critical for living within your means and avoiding financial hardships.  Our team will work with you on your post-divorce budget. This budget will serve as a guidepost for when we […]

Divorce and Your Credit Score

Simply ending your Bucks County marriage cannot cause your credit score to drop. The actions you and your spouse take before, during, and after your divorce can cause credit problems in the short term and long into the future. You can mitigate credit damage by reassessing your financial obligations during proceedings, ensuring bills are paid, […]

Divorcing? Get Your Credit Report

Starting the initial steps of a divorce can feel overwhelming. You may be unsure what processes to prioritize or how to set yourself up for success. One step you can take now is requesting a copy of your credit report.  This can aid you in your next steps as you start to move forward financially […]

What You Need To Know About Lengthy Court Battles in Divorce

If you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse cannot reach agreements about issues like asset division, child custody, or spousal support on your own, you may need to go to trial. A judge will decide these issues for you based on Pennsylvania’s laws, attempting to reach a fair decision. We understand if you fear the lengthy court battles […]

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Adapting the Parenting Plan As Children Age

When you and your spouse divorced, you created a parenting plan that met your children’s needs at the time. But schedules and priorities never stay the same. Adapting the parenting plan as children age can ensure that it meets their needs now and fits with your family’s Bucks County lifestyle.  Understand That Children’s Schedules and […]

First Steps in Dividing Assets in Your PA Divorce

Dividing assets in a divorce is often one of the more stressful steps of the process. Pennsylvania follows an equitable distribution policy, meaning the courts attempt to divide a divorcing couple’s assets fairly between them. This is often easier said than done.  Following these initial steps can help you begin to separate property from your […]