The details matter when negotiating a property division settlement. Spouses trying to work cooperatively or relying on a judge to divide their property have to look at their circumstances carefully. Not only do they need to identify their marital assets and shared...
Divorce
How an affair could impact divorce outcomes
Infidelity is one of the leading causes of divorce. People who might otherwise stay with their spouses permanently may feel like they have to leave for their safety or mental health after discovering an affair. In some cases, the cheating spouse is the one who files...
Don’t ignore personal property during asset division negotiations
Divorce is the legal process of separating the lives of spouses who have combined their lives. They have to divide their property and also their financial obligations. Unless they already signed a marital agreement discussing asset distribution, spouses have to settle...
How people can heal after a difficult divorce
Divorce is a traumatic experience, even for those who chose to end an unhealthy or unsatisfactory marriage. A divorce can affect an individual's perception of themselves and their ability to grow close to other people. Frequently, those who have recently divorced have...
3 assets usually classified as separate property during divorce
For many people preparing for a Pennsylvania divorce, concerns about property division leave them feeling anxious. They don't know what to expect, and they worry about needing to divide most of their resources with their spouses. Between the costs of divorce and the...
How divorcing parents can help children heal
Parents typically worry about how the end of a marriage might negatively impact their children. Some parents try to stick it out in unhappy relationships for months or years because they don't want a divorce to harm their children. Unfortunately, an unhealthy parental...
3 concerns to consider when addressing credit cards in a divorce
Married couples tend to acquire resources together. They consult one another before buying new vehicles, and they pool their income to buy a home together. They may also take on numerous financial obligations together. Married couples may share joint credit cards....
Is a retirement savings account separate property in a divorce?
Higher-value assets often become focal points during contested divorces. Spouses fight over how they share their property and sometimes over what assets they have to divide with each other. Retirement accounts may be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, especially...
Consider these concerns before trying to keep your marital home
Deciding whether to keep your marital home during a divorce involves more than just an emotional attachment to the property. It requires a comprehensive evaluation of financial viability, future needs and the potential impact of owning this asset on your personal...
What are the grounds for a fault-based divorce in Pennsylvania?
There are many ways for unhappy spouses in Pennsylvania to pursue a divorce. Perhaps the simplest option is divorcing through mutual consent with a spouse. Both parties agree that divorce is necessary and set their own terms. It is also possible for one spouse to seek...