Under Pennsylvania law, you can file for a fault-based divorce. This could happen if your spouse committed adultery, deserted you, endangered your life, created an intolerable living situation or was sentenced to prison. These are just a few examples of fault-based...
There are certainly divorce cases all year around, in every month of the year. At the same time, however, statistics show that these cases do tend to spike at certain times. Notably, two of the biggest spikes are in August and in March. What this means is that divorce...
You may have heard people say that money is the main reason for divorce. And it is involved in many different divorce cases. It’s often a source of contention during property division when couples cannot agree on how to split up the assets that they own. But would...
In the past, for couples to pursue a divorce there must have been fault. In other words, one spouse must have acted unreasonably, such as committing adultery. Nowadays, all U.S. states, including Pennsylvania allow no-fault divorces. Essentially, this means that blame...
There’s legislation making its way through the Pennsylvania legislature that would help judges determine how “custody” of pets would be determined in divorces if a couple can’t work out an agreement on their own. That would make Pennsylvania one of the increasing...
If you are like most people, the thought of going through a divorce fills you with anxiety, especially if it is the first (and hopefully only) time. You can and should strive to prepare for your divorce and its possible effects as thoroughly as possible. However, you...
Divorce is largely an emotional process, but it is also a practical one. Couples often choose to divorce because of personal matters but then need to address practical issues to legally end a marriage. Property division norms require that couples separate their...
Splitting up property is often one of the biggest challenges during a Pennsylvania divorce. Unless spouses have a marital contract in place, they will likely disagree about what is fair and appropriate. State law requires an equitable division of assets and debts, and...
When your child is under the weather, it can be a real stress test for parenting dynamics, especially when coordinating with a co-parent. Finding harmony in co-parenting isn’t just ideal in this situation. Instead, it’s essential. When dealing with sickness, children...
Divorce may not be a parent's first option when facing marital issues, but it often is the best decision for the well-being of their children. One of the hardest parts of a divorce is talking about it to children. Here’s what parents may need to consider when...
