Equitable distribution is the term used in Pennsylvania as it relates to division of marital property in a divorce. Marital property will consist of nearly everything acquired in either party’s name from the date of marriage through the date of separation. Equitable distribution does not mean an automatic 50/50 split of all marital property. Instead, […]
One frequent question in the context of divorce is what will happen to health insurance coverage. Generally, a spouse should not drop the other spouse while a divorce is pending. Health insurance is often addressed in the context of support and spouses are obligated to provide support for each other during the marriage. A support […]
Receipt of the divorce decree does not necessarily mean nothing else needs to be done. In a case with a marital residence, the parties may still need to sell the house or one party may have a certain window for refinancing the property and buying the other party out. If you are a party retaining […]
Pennsylvania allows a no-fault divorce on the basis of one year separation period. Separation is defined in Section 3103 of the Divorce Code as follows: “Cessation of cohabitation, whether living in the same residence or not. In the event a complaint in divorce is filed and served, it shall be presumed that the parties commenced […]
Separation is one of the no-fault grounds for divorce in Pennsylvania. A no-fault divorce simply means there has been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Grounds for a divorce can be established if a one year separation period is established. One party would need to file an affidavit of separation setting forth the separation date. […]
Emotions run high in any child custody discussion. When you are fighting with your soon-to-be-ex, in person or through your attorneys, that arguing adds extra pressure to the process. When violence and abuse are already present in the relationship, there is added urgency along with a fear of you or your children being victimized. […]
If you have children and are getting divorced, you will negotiate a parenting time schedule, typically called a custody agreement. This dictates the amount of time that each child will spend with each parent. It can include overnights, holidays, and special arrangements like pick-ups and birthdays. If you are divorcing with younger children, your schedule […]
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, […]
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 […]
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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