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Understanding Pennsylvania Alimony Laws
January 2nd, 2024
Alimony is a monthly payment made by one spouse to another pursuant to a divorce. It is often one of the most complex and contentious issues that must be resolved when a couple decides to end their marriage. In addition, understanding the Pennsylvani…
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5 Important Pennsylvania Estate Planning Documents
October 18th, 2023
It’s vital to have a well-drafted estate plan in place to ensure your assets will be distributed in the way you wish after you pass — and your loved ones will be financially protected. However, a comprehensive estate plan is so much more than a l…
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Categories: Estate Planning
A Guide to High Net Worth Divorce
June 21st, 2023
If you or your spouse have substantial assets and you’re considering parting ways, there are several important considerations. Although a high net worth divorce follows the same process as any other divorce action, these matters can be more complex…
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Categories: Divorce
What to Know About Gray Divorce
March 27th, 2023
Divorce at any age is hard, but it can be even more challenging for older couples who have been married for a lengthy amount of time. Not only is a “gray divorce” emotionally difficult, but the legal process may be more nuanced as many of these d…
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Categories: Divorce
Uncontested Divorce in Pennsylvania
March 22nd, 2023
Divorce is never easy. However, it doesn’t always have to involve a costly and protracted battle in the courtroom. An uncontested divorce can allow spouses to part ways with less emotional stress and monetary expense. It can also be faster, more am…
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Equitable Distribution in a Pennsylvania Divorce
March 6th, 2023
Property division is often one of the most complex — and contentious — issues in a divorce proceeding. While each spouse might believe they are entitled to certain property and assets, it’s important to understand that Pennsylvania follows the…
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Categories: Divorce
How to Establish Paternity in Pennsylvania
January 19th, 2023
If you are an unmarried parent, it’s important to understand that there is no legal relationship between a child and father until paternity has been established. While it is common for an unmarried father to voluntarily provide monetary support to…
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Do Parents on Disability Pay Child Support?
December 19th, 2022
Child support payments are critical to help ensure a child’s basic needs are met. In Pennsylvania, child support is calculated using the “income shares” model which considers the monthly net income of each parent in calculating the amount that…
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Categories: Child Support
Child Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents
December 16th, 2022
Whether a couple who shares children was married or not, making the decision to part ways can have a substantial impact on their family. Importantly, child support and child custody laws for unmarried parents in Pennsylvania are basically the same as…
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What’s the Difference Between Co-Parenting and Parallel Parenting?
November 28th, 2022
Going through a divorce or separating from your partner is hard enough, but it can be even more complex and emotionally draining when children are involved. While some couples never have to speak with each other again once their marriage is dissolved…
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Categories: Child Custody