The division of rental properties in divorce is handled like any other asset; the court determines whether the property is a personal or marital asset and divides marital assets equitably. However, it is important that you have a legal team that can protect your personal assets and your share of marital assets by providing powerful […]
We know you love your pets and you consider them part of the family. But the divorce laws of Pennsylvania and New Jersey treat them as property, not as children. This means that they are subject to equitable distribution and are assigned to one spouse, without granting custody or visitation rights. The court can sometimes […]
A recent survey indicated that 14%-17% of U.S. adults have owned cryptocurrency. That means a large number of divorcing couples will have some kind of crypto asset that must be equitably shared in a Pennsylvania divorce. But crypto is so new that divorce laws do not address it, and most lawyers don’t know how to […]
Divorce is very stressful, and it is not uncommon for a spouse to become emotionally unhinged during the process. But you must protect yourself and your children during this time, as well as protect your financial situation. At Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C., we have the expertise to deal with all unexpected or difficult situations that […]
So your girlfriend is pregnant, but she is married. She insists that the baby is yours, and you want to be recognized as the child’s father. If so, we will need to take some swift legal action here in Bucks County. When a married woman becomes pregnant, the law assumes that the biological father of […]
You’re getting divorced, and you’re reviewing all your financial accounts. You and your spouse both agreed to save for the children’s college education, and you agreed on a college fund that was untouchable, because your children’s education was important to both of you. To your horror, the sacred college funds are now gone! Where did […]
Pennsylvania has a 90-day cooling-off period for divorce cases. This means that once you file for divorce, you cannot finalize it for at least 90 days. But this does not mean you and your spouse can’t work on divorce-related tasks during the 90 days. Learn how the Pennsylvania divorce waiting period works below. How Does […]
The divorce process is often challenging enough when both spouses are fully honest and transparent with one another. But when fraud is introduced into the mix, it can be difficult to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Knowing how to identify fraud in your Bucks County divorce and protect yourself can help […]
It’s a new year, and many people are taking the opportunity to reflect on their goals and lifestyle. For some, these reflections lead to a decision to go through with a divorce now that the holidays are over. Learning how to prepare for a divorce here in Bucks County can help you navigate this process […]
Divorce may leave you wondering how you will access certain benefits you previously gained through your partner. For example, how will you navigate health insurance without your spousal benefits? Rest assured that you may have several options for securing health insurance after your divorce. Exploring your options can help you feel more confident starting the […]
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