Recent Blog Posts
Do Business Executives Have Special Needs in Divorce?
Although all Pennsylvania couples divorce according to state law, this law impacts them differently. Business executives, for example, tend to have a higher net worth than other individuals, and they also might own a share of the business. These factors can complicate a divorce, and executives would benefit from a lawyer familiar with these… Read More »
Can You Keep a Relationship with Your In-Laws after Divorce?
Some people really do marry their spouse’s families. Although you may no longer be able to stay married to someone’s son or daughter, that doesn’t necessarily mean you are willing to let go of your relationship with your in-laws, at least not entirely. Below, our Media divorce lawyer offers tips for how to keep… Read More »
Divorce Considerations for Doctors
Divorce court is public, which surprises many people. Anyone can come in off the street and sit in on your divorce trial. They can also gain access to your court transcripts or other materials filed as part of your divorce simply by going to the court clerk and requesting to see your file. Doctors… Read More »
How to Divorce without Breaking the Bank
Nothing is free in life, and this is also true of divorce. Unfortunately, many couples have heard nightmare stories of men and women forced into bankruptcy in order to dissolve their marriages. Does this fate await you? The answer is a resounding “No,” but that doesn’t mean that getting divorced cheaply is easy. Below,… Read More »
Can I Get Alimony if I Have a Disability?
Alimony, called “spousal support,” is money one spouse pays the other after the divorce. Spouses can also request alimony pendente lite, which lasts for the duration of the divorce. Under Pennsylvania law, no spouse has an absolute right to alimony; however, judges can award it if the circumstances warrant. One concern many disabled clients… Read More »
Mental Health & Pennsylvania Child Custody Disputes
Few issues are as sensitive as mental health. Millions of Americans struggle with depression, anxiety, or another mental health disorder, and as a society we do not do a good job of encouraging those struggling to seek professional help. Mental health issues can definitely come up in Pennsylvania divorce, particularly with respect to child… Read More »
Should You Request the Family Home in Your Divorce?
Unless a marriage has been very short, couples usually acquire some property while married, and no asset is more valuable to most couples than their home. In a divorce, couples divide the property equitably or fairly. When we meet with clients, we go over the marital assets they have and discuss which ones they… Read More »
What is a Deposition in a Pennsylvania Divorce, and Should I Be Afraid of One?
Many clients express fears about their divorce, which is not surprising. There is a tremendous amount of inaccurate information on the Internet. Unfortunately, some people who have gone through a rough divorce post blogs about their experience, which creates the expectation that all divorces will be as catastrophic as the author’s. One concern our… Read More »
Must I Support My Child after Age 18?
Practically all our clients with children end up either receiving child support or paying it after a divorce. Although child support might feel like a financial burden, it almost always ends on a specific date: the day your child turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever is later. Still, many people think they must… Read More »
How Much Say Does a Child Have in Custody Proceedings?
One question many of our clients have is whether their child can decide which parent to live with. We understand where the question is coming from. If your child is older—say, in his teen years—then forcing him to live with a parent he doesn’t want to be with could be very difficult. At the… Read More »
