Do I need a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?
Media, Pennsylvania Divorce Attorney Explains Value of a Prenuptial Agreement Creating a Pre-Nuptial Agreement brings peace of mind to many engaged couples. If their marriage does not work out, they at least will not have to worry about a fight over property division and other issues. However, many people’s first reaction to having a Pre-Nuptial… Read More »
Understanding Alimony in Pennsylvania
Alimony, also sometimes referred to as spousal support or maintenance, is handled a little differently in Pennsylvania as opposed to other states. Once a divorce decree has been entered, the court may reasonably allow alimony, but only if it is considered necessary. Here, in Delaware County, alimony is becoming more of a common occurrence but… Read More »
Custody of the Pet
During a divorce, the division of property can be a contentious issue, especially regarding pets. In Pennsylvania, courts treat pets in the same manner as personal property. There is no special provision for shared custody or visitation. Often, a Judge may even refuse to decide the issue. For the sake of the pet, it is… Read More »
Financial Points to Consider During Divorce
How a Pennsylvania Divorce Will Impact You Financially During your first meetings with a Pennsylvania divorce attorney, you will begin to discuss your financial situation. In some ways, divorce is like splitting up a business partnership: both processes focus on dividing assets and debts in a way that neither unfairly rewards nor unfairly burdens either… Read More »
Equitable Distribution
What is Equitable Distribution in a Pennsylvania Divorce? In Pennsylvania, equitable distribution is the process in which marital property is divided among spouses. Generally, marital property is all property acquired from the date of marriage to the date of separation with certain exceptions. The following are examples of marital property: Property acquired by either… Read More »