A number of different misconceptions are commonplace among people in Pennsylvania contemplating divorce. One of the more persistent misperceptions is that assets and debts are divided equally during divorce proceedings. In fact, that is not the standard applied in divorce cases in Pennsylvania when it comes to dividing marital assets. The Equitable Division of Marital […]
One of the most common misconceptions among people in Pennsylvania is that a common law marriage can be created if a couple lives together for a specific period of time. More often than not, these individuals believe that a common law relationship is created when a couple lives together in the same residence for a […]
Divorce mediation is becoming ever more commonplace in the 21st century. Divorce mediation is a process through which parties to a divorce meet with a mediator. Through the guidance and assistance of a mediator, the parties work towards a negotiated settlement of their case. A divorce mediator does not make decisions for the parties. Rather, […]
A common question people have when considering divorce is whether a child can decide where to live. In simple terms, a child is not vested with the power to decide where he or she wants to live. However, despite that basic principle, there are a variety of factors that come into play when it comes […]
Many divorce cases end up with a settlement agreement between the spouses. Some cases require a divorce trial. A person contemplating ending his or her marriage should strive to have a basic understanding of a divorce trial. By having this knowledge, a person becomes less apprehensive about the process of a divorce trial. Don’t Let […]
Like many Pennsylvanians, you may be in the midst of a divorce. You may be thinking about filing for divorce. You may think that the divorce facts surrounding your case are odd or unusual. The reality, many cases include strange or unique divorce facts. In other words, if your case involves what you think are […]
Divorce mediation is widely available today. You can decide to use mediation. Sometimes a judge orders mediation. A judge may do this to further a settlement of a case. A settlement is preferable. It avoids long court proceedings. There are other benefits. What is Divorce Mediation? The goal of divorce mediation reach agreement. Mediation can […]
Why and how a forensic accountant be critical in a complex divorce The divorce process requires parties divide everything, separate their lives in every sense. Some aspects of this notion are much easier than others – in some cases, emotionally and physically separating were the easy parts. When couples are tasked with dividing complex […]
