THIRD YEAR IN A ROW ABBEY E. VARGA HAS BEEN AWARDED BEST DIVORCE/FAMILY LAWYER BY THE DELAWARE COUNTY DAILY TIMES
We are happy to announce that The Delaware County Daily Times has named attorney Abbey E. Varga among Delaware County’s “Best Lawyers” for the THIRD year in a row. The newspaper received thousands of votes in its fifth annual Best Lawyers Reader’s Choice survey, the results of which are to be published in a special… Read More »
10/10 Rule for Military Divorce
What is the 10/10 Rule for Military Divorce? The so-called “10/10 Rule” or 10-Year Rule is a source of confusion for many individuals when dealing with a military divorce. Some believe it requires a couple to be married for 10 years before a spouse has a right to any portion of a service member’s military… Read More »
Divorce and Retirement Assets
There are many misconceptions about what part of a person’s retirement assets are marital property and therefore subject to being divided as part of a divorce. The first question is: Are retirement assets marital property in Pennsylvania? The answer depends on whether you and your spouse signed a pre-martial agreement (such as a pre-nuptial agreement)… Read More »
What Should I Bring With Me When Meeting With a Family Law Attorney?
You have decided that it is time to meet with an attorney. You do your research, find an attorney and schedule an initial consultation. However, you have never done this before and may be wondering what documents or information you should bring with you to the appointment. Here are some ideas for what you should… 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 »
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 »