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- Using a QDRO
Apr 20, 2017
When divorcing, among the many types of assets that Pennsylvania residents may be splitting are retirement accounts. However, when dividing up retirement assets, some special care may be required in order to avoid paying high taxes or early withdrawal fees. Depending on the type of account being split, a qualified domestic relations order may be needed. As explained by the United States Department of Labor, retirement accounts that are employer sponsored like 401K accounts may need t...Read More - Woman Sues For Court To Enforce Separation Agreement
Apr 14, 2017
Divorcing couples in Media are typically encouraged to reach an amicable agreement regarding the dissolution of their marriages. If they are able to do so, they may be able to avoid having their proceedings heard in court, thus shortening the time needed to resolve their issues and formally end their marriages. However, any accords made in a separation agreement achieved through collaboration become legally binding once that agreement is signed. Any attempts by either side to no...Read More - Collecting Child Support Arrears
Apr 6, 2017
When a Pennsylvania couple with children decides to divorce, it is important to make sure a child is supported, emotionally and financially, by both of his or her parents. As the Lebanon Daily News reports, if one parent has primary custody of the child, the other is expected to provide financial compensation to help cover the costs of raising the child. In Pennsylvania there are guidelines to help determine the amount of financial support needed, but onc...Read More - Who Will Get The Dog Or Cat In Your Divorce?
Mar 30, 2017
Courts across the country have plenty of laws and guidelines related to child custody and visitation. Things get trickier, however, when it comes to deciding who should get the beloved family pets. Traditionally, pets have been considered property – like couches or toasters – and their best interests were not considered in a divorce. Today, certain states are beginning to change their views. After all, pets are inherently different from other types of property. Yo...Read More - What is a Protection From Abuse Order?
Mar 30, 2017
If you are currently suffering domestic abuse at the hands of your spouse in Media, the only thought more terrifying than the violence that you endure may be what could happen to you, your child and/or your family members or friends if you choose to seek a divorce. Fortunately, you are afforded legal protection from your abusive spouse if you seek a Protection From Abuse Order. According to the Delaware County website, a PFA is a restrainin...Read More - Guarding Your Finances Before and After Divorce
Mar 28, 2017
Going through a divorce can be very stressful, and while you may have a lot on your plate during and after this time, there are a few things you need to prioritize in order to safeguard your financial future. Here are a few tips from Forbes about protecting your finances before and after a divorce: 1. Monitor Your Credit Report You should pull your credit report before and after a divorce so you can monitor the account...Read More - Gray Divorce Trends and Pitfalls
Mar 22, 2017
Pennsylvania residents who may be considering divorce in their 50s or even later in life should know that they are far from alone. The baby boomer generation has led the way in many things and today they continue to do so in the world of divorce. According to data from the Pew Research Center, the number of people ending their marriages after the age of 50 jumped by 109 percent in the 25 years spanning from 199...Read More - Pennsylvania Child Custody Law In Brief
Mar 20, 2017
Whenever two parents split, whether their marriage is ending or they never married and just want to go separate ways, one of the biggest issues they face is how to work out details related to the children. Some may have preconceived notions about how Pennsylvania courts handle such matters and fear that the relationships they cherish with their children will suffer. It does not have to be that way, but ensuring that you get visitatio...Read More - New Pennsylvania Law Makes Unilateral No-Fault Divorce Quicker
Mar 15, 2017
As a social concept, divorce isn’t something we strive for. The preference, supported by the laws of Pennsylvania and other states, is to see individuals succeed when they marry. Indeed, some family laws on the books serve as hurdles to divorce, especially if the dissolution involves children. The motive for those laws is well intentioned. Most experts still agree on the principle that children do better in households where the family unit remains intact. In ligh...Read More - Getting Divorced? Get Legal Help Too.
Mar 15, 2017
Sometimes a recently-married couple realizes after a year, or even a few months, that their bond won’t survive. Sometimes a married couple that has been together for 35 or 40 years decides that it is time to split apart. And sometimes, there are couples that have been together for a decade or so, and they run into issues that are simply irreconcilable. No matter the circumstances, there are couples of all shapes and sizes tha...Read More
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