by Karen UlmerEach party’s monthly income is evaluated for the purposes of determining an appropriate support order. Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure dictate that each party’s monthly gross income based on at least a six-month window should be ascertained first. For purposes of support gross income includes all wages or salary, bonuses, commissions, business income, rental property […]
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Additions to Support Award
Pennsylvania utilizes support guidelines to determine the appropriate amount of basic support in each case. The Rules of Civil Procedure also contemplate other expenses that can be added to a support calculation. Child care expenses as needed to allow for employment can be added to the support award. The total amount of child care expenses […]
Changes to Income
Once a support order is established each party is under a continuing obligation to notify the court of any changes income, employer or employment status. Changes income may impact the support order under the guidelines as the amount of support varies based on the income bracket the parties fall into. A reduction income does not […]
Income for Support
Each party’s monthly income is evaluated for the purposes of determining an appropriate support order. Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure dictate that each party’s monthly gross income based on at least a six-month window should be ascertained first. For purposes of support gross income includes all wages or salary, bonuses, commissions, business income, rental property […]
Support Guidelines
Pennsylvania utilizes support guidelines to determine the appropriate amount of support in each case. The initial step is to determine the net monthly income of the parties and who will be receiving the support. There is a rebuttable presumption that the amount of support as dictated by the guidelines is correct. In order to overcome […]
Dealing with Emotions of Your Divorce
When you move through your divorce you may feel as if your entire life is being turned upside down. This upheaval can lead to emotional fallout that appears overwhelming to handle. If you do not want to get divorced this can be even harder to comprehend and start to manage. When we work with clients, […]
After Your Divorce, Make These Changes Immediately
The process of getting divorced can be hard to move through. When you are finally divorced you will probably want a break from making decisions and taking care of legal matters. However, it is crucial to immediately update a few important areas of your life including your will, life insurance beneficiaries, and other estate planning […]
Inventory of Probate Assets
An inventory must be filed with the court in administering an estate. The inventory should identify all probate assets of the decedent at the time of death. This may require some investigation by the executor. A good starting point is to monitor the decedent’s mail for evidence of statements for accounts. In an increasingly electronic […]
Probate Assets
Not every asset owned by a party at the time of death will be subject to the probate process or pass under the direction of the will. Probate assets are those for which there is no pre-existing designation as to who should get the asset. Examples of typical assets that will be subject to probate […]
Role of Executor
The executor of your will is the person designated to be responsible for the administration of your estate. They are required to act in a fiduciary capacity and carry out the wishes as stated in the will. It is a good idea to talk to your executor about your desires regarding your assets and debts […]
Self-Proving Wills
One of the first steps to take after a loved one dies is to find out if they had a will. If there was a will, the second step is to make sure the will is valid. There are a few requirements for a valid will in Pennsylvania. First, the will must be signed by […]