Many couples who have financial problems feel like they should still co-own assets after divorce. Maybe you are upside down on the mortgage on your home and you would lose money selling it. Perhaps you have debt you still want to co-own or can not split for some reason. Perhaps one of you wants out […]
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If you are overwhelmed with the divorce process it is important to take a step back and get organized. One of the most overwhelming aspects of divorce is related to getting your financial documents gathered and assessed. For our clients in Bucks and Montgomery Counties here in PA, we know how stressful this can be, […]
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We love this time of year as the weather is enjoyable and more time can be spent outside. We have had some glorious weather here in PA, even as the summer has come to a close. With your very busy lives we want to provide you with some great information on saving money and having […]
The financial implications of your divorce can be substantial and you may think you cannot afford to get divorced. Friends and relatives may share war stories of losing a significant amount of their savings to their ex, paying unreasonable levels of child support and alimony, and paying exorbitant legal fees. While the financial reality can […]
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All children process divorce differently and your teen will be no different. They may be relieved if you and your spouse were constantly fighting or unhappy that mom and dad are no longer together. They may experience a variety of emotions that they are unsure how to handle. What should you watch out […]
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In Pennsylvania, child support should terminate when the minor child is eighteen or graduate high school, whichever is later. However, in certain circumstances the obligation for support may continue past those milestones. One example would be if the child has a disability. Pennsylvania courts have held that the child support guidelines would continue to apply […]
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There are a number of remedies available to promote payment of support obligations within Pennsylvania. First, Pennsylvania does wage garnishment where possible to ensure payments are collected in full on a consistent basis. If a payor does fall behind, the court will call the party in for contempt proceedings. A payor who is able to […]
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Surrogacy is the process whereby a third party is used to assist couples in having a child. Surrogacy may be traditional wherein the third party will have a biological tie to the child however has agreed to relinquish any legal rights as a parent. The other option is gestational surrogacy where the third party is […]
Donor agreements are vital for identifying the legal rights of parties considering artificial insemination as part of assisted reproduction. An agreement should indicate that the donor does not have any rights subsequent to the donation. Specifically, the agreement should explain that no parental relationship is intended for the donor. It should be clear that donor’s […]
Under Pennsylvania’s Unfair Insurance Practice Act, an insurance company may not deny a claim by an innocent co-insured where the loss was caused by the intentional act of another insured if the innocent co-insured is a victim of domestic violence. The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently addressed this provision in Lynn v. Nationwide Insurance Company. […]
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When You Get Divorced…Actually Get Divorced
Many couples who have financial problems feel like they should still co-own assets after divorce. Maybe you are upside down on the mortgage on your home and you would lose money selling it. Perhaps you have debt you still want to co-own or can not split for some reason. Perhaps one of you wants out […]
Discussing Your Home During Divorce
If you are overwhelmed with the divorce process it is important to take a step back and get organized. One of the most overwhelming aspects of divorce is related to getting your financial documents gathered and assessed. For our clients in Bucks and Montgomery Counties here in PA, we know how stressful this can be, […]
September Newsletter
We love this time of year as the weather is enjoyable and more time can be spent outside. We have had some glorious weather here in PA, even as the summer has come to a close. With your very busy lives we want to provide you with some great information on saving money and having […]
Are You Too Broke to Get Divorced?
The financial implications of your divorce can be substantial and you may think you cannot afford to get divorced. Friends and relatives may share war stories of losing a significant amount of their savings to their ex, paying unreasonable levels of child support and alimony, and paying exorbitant legal fees. While the financial reality can […]
Your Teen and Your Divorce
All children process divorce differently and your teen will be no different. They may be relieved if you and your spouse were constantly fighting or unhappy that mom and dad are no longer together. They may experience a variety of emotions that they are unsure how to handle. What should you watch out […]
Support for Adult Children
In Pennsylvania, child support should terminate when the minor child is eighteen or graduate high school, whichever is later. However, in certain circumstances the obligation for support may continue past those milestones. One example would be if the child has a disability. Pennsylvania courts have held that the child support guidelines would continue to apply […]
Enforcement of Support
There are a number of remedies available to promote payment of support obligations within Pennsylvania. First, Pennsylvania does wage garnishment where possible to ensure payments are collected in full on a consistent basis. If a payor does fall behind, the court will call the party in for contempt proceedings. A payor who is able to […]
Surrogacy
Surrogacy is the process whereby a third party is used to assist couples in having a child. Surrogacy may be traditional wherein the third party will have a biological tie to the child however has agreed to relinquish any legal rights as a parent. The other option is gestational surrogacy where the third party is […]
Donor Agreements
Donor agreements are vital for identifying the legal rights of parties considering artificial insemination as part of assisted reproduction. An agreement should indicate that the donor does not have any rights subsequent to the donation. Specifically, the agreement should explain that no parental relationship is intended for the donor. It should be clear that donor’s […]
Insurance companies prohibited from denying claims of victims of abuse
Under Pennsylvania’s Unfair Insurance Practice Act, an insurance company may not deny a claim by an innocent co-insured where the loss was caused by the intentional act of another insured if the innocent co-insured is a victim of domestic violence. The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently addressed this provision in Lynn v. Nationwide Insurance Company. […]