Category Archives: Divorce
Common Myths About Divorce in Pennsylvania
Ending a marriage and getting a divorce may seem like a fairly straightforward concept. However, the laws that govern the divorce process are complex and many people are unfamiliar with them. Additionally, many people going through the divorce process have known someone who has been through it before. These individuals may give well-intentioned advice,… Read More »
Benefits to Working Out Pennsylvania Divorce by Agreement
When many people think of divorce, they conjure up images of drawn-out court battles, contested hearings, and bitter fights among the parties and their attorneys. This drama may attract TV and film audiences, but the truth is that the spouses are able to reach agreement on many divorce-related topics. In fact, Pennsylvania divorce statutes… Read More »
Will I Lose My Alimony If I Live With Another Person?
During the divorce process in Pennsylvania, a court can order one party to pay financial support to the other party. While the spouses are separated but no divorce case is actually pending, the court may award spousal support. Once a spouse files for divorce and the case is before the court, the judge may… Read More »
How to Protect Yourself Financially During Divorce
Most articles on divorce stress the emotional aspects of splitting from your spouse. Today we write about something different but equally as important: protecting yourself financially. Too many people end up in extreme financial distress during divorce. They get ambushed by their spouse or fail to plan properly, and financial ruin awaits just around… Read More »
What are Grounds for Divorce in Pennsylvania?
Spouses may have many reasons for wanting to get a divorce, but you also need to have grounds for divorce in the legal sense. Every US state has requirements for what a party must state in their initial filings, including the justification for ending the marriage. Pennsylvania law lists grounds for divorce, and the… Read More »
4 To-Do’s Before Filing For Divorce In Pennsylvania
If you are contemplating divorce in Pennsylvania, you are making a smart decision by starting preparations early and finding out as much as you can about the process. You might have already learned that one of the first considerations is whether you file on the basis of fault. Under the Pennsylvania statute on grounds… Read More »
