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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
For many people, an engagement ring is an incredibly expensive purchase. For instance, there are those who say that an engagement ring should cost around three months' salary. Some people spend thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars to buy the right ring. At...
In an ideal world, divorces would represent “smooth sailing.” Reality tells a different story. Proactive planning with spouses cooperating can make things easier for both spouses while looking out for the best interests of their children. To say that divorce is...
According to several estimates, the average length of time a couple stays married is 7.2 years. No two marriages are the same, and there are many different reasons why couples in Pennsylvania choose to divorce. Infidelity, financial problems, and the simple stress of...
There's no way to guarantee that a marriage will last forever. A married couple in Pennsylvania can have many underlying reasons that lead to their divorce. That said, a new study uncovered several potentially surprising reasons marriages end. Career choices Your...