Have you and your spouse been contemplating getting divorced? If so, you are not alone despite how it may feel as many others in Pennsylvania have either been in your situation are are currently. Among the many things you may be wondering about is where you might live...
Month: April 2018
Are student loans split in a divorce?
If you are contemplating a divorce in Pennsylvania, you know that you and your current spouse will have to figure out how to split any assets you share. You will also have to figure out how to split any debts you have. If your spouse owes money for student loans that...
2-time WNBA MVP ordered to make one-time alimony payment
Many may go into divorce proceedings in Reading thinking that an award of alimony to one side will be automatic. They may be unpleasantly surprised to find out that alimony is not a given. Spousal support is not meant to be punitive towards one side in a divorce...
What your Facebook page says speaks volumes – especially in court
Social media has become the new town square. It’s where people meet, mingle and exchange news and views with friends, family, neighbors, acquaintances and even complete strangers. With all of the recent scandal surrounding Facebook’s invasion of users’ privacy, it may...
Amending a custody agreement
If you are a divorced parent in Pennsylvania or the parent of a child you share with a former partner even if you were never married, you may well have a legally binding child custody agreement in place. This document outlines the specific times and days that your...
The opioid epidemic and america’s family dynamics
As the opioid epidemic continues to take its toll across America, Pennsylvania appears to be one of the most severely affected areas on the map. As a result, countless grandparents in the state have welcomed their children's children with open arms. Although this step...
Selling a home may be best in a divorce
Pennsylvania spouses approaching the end of their marriages often mourn the loss of many things including their family homes. The emotional ties that people can develop to their houses is understandable especially if they have raised their children in those homes and...