Divorce

Regardless of the circumstances, divorce is rarely easy. It forces you to financially and emotionally untangle your life from someone you loved for years, and the triggering event for your dissolution can be extremely painful. But the process can be even more complex...

There’s no doubt that going through divorce can be tough. To successfully get through the process, you have to think through its financial implications, and you have to be sure to take care of your own emotional and mental well-being. But all of that can be difficult...

Property division is one of the most complex aspects of a Pennsylvania divorce. Most people have more property than they realize. Even if you believe that you own little to nothing, chances are, when you start identifying and listing your property for division, you...

Under Pennsylvania law, almost all forms of property acquired by either spouse during a marriage are considered part of the marital property, and therefore subject to division in divorce. Property includes both assets and debts, so many couples must figure out what to...

As you enter the property division phase of your divorce, you may find yourself wondering which assets you should fight for and which you should let go. It’s hard to give up any marital assets, so this can be a tough determination to make. However, thoughtful...

There’s a lot to think about and accomplish when you head into divorce. While much of your time will be spent developing action steps to protect your interests during the marriage dissolution process, there are also several things that you shouldn’t do. If you make an...

As you navigate your divorce, you’re probably going to confront a lot of stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. Bottling those emotions up is unhealthy, but you also need to be careful with how you vent them. For many, social media provides a perfect outlet for...

Fifty years ago, when women had fewer career options than they do today, it was typical for divorce settlements to include alimony orders. A lot has changed since then in the workplace and in marriage, but alimony still exists in Pennsylvania law and it plays an...

Some Pennsylvania residents begin the divorce process thinking something along the lines of, "Well, I'm not rich, so property division shouldn't be too hard," only to eat their words later on. Certain types of assets are harder to divide than others. Even if you don't...