Most people in Pennsylvania think that divorce always involves bitter litigation in court. However, there are alternative dispute resolution methods available through which couples may be able to negotiate full agreements outside of the court process. One of these...
Year: 2021
What is an offer in compromise?
When Pennsylvania residents owe a large sum to the IRS, it can be a scary time. However, taxpayers should know that it is possible to settle with the IRS for a lower amount in some cases. This settlement is known as an offer in compromise. Such an offer is only...
3 tips for effectively communicating with your co-parent
You may never have pictured yourself getting divorced and trying to cooperatively share parenting responsibilities with your former spouse. But this is a reality for many families following the divorce process. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Can over-50 couples avoid divorce mistakes?
Older couples may find their marriage falling apart, and the spouses may divorce. Divorce proceedings in Pennsylvania could involve married couples of varying ages, and "over-50 gray divorces" are not uncommon. An older person's divorce might be more complex than...
When might your company need a lawyer?
Ideally, a portion of your business plan will be dedicated to considering the types of legal issues that your Pennsylvania company might encounter. This will make it easier to determine when you need to hire a lawyer to help represent the company's interests....
Red flags that could lead to an IRS audit in Pennsylvania
When you file your taxes at the beginning of each year, the last thing you want to think about is your potential for getting audited. The fact is that the Internal Revenue Service audits very few returns. However, there are certain things that appear on returns as red...
Including LGBTQ+ partners when estate planning in Pennsylvania
As traditional family dynamics change across the United States, estate planning will look different as well. In the last 10 years, the law has learned to be more inclusive of LGBTQ+ families and partners. With that being said, many estate planning laws are still...
Tips for effective co-parenting after a divorce
After a marriage ends, parents may face some difficulty settling into a new dynamic with childcare. Negative feelings from a divorce can impact their ability to work as a parental team. Although the marriage is over, they have not stopped being a family. It is...
Is this a sign of asset hiding?
Going through divorce, the last thing you want to deal with is a spouse making things harder for you than necessary. Unfortunately, this is an issue many divorcees will face during the process of the split. One of the less direct ways in which you could face this...
How can I avoid common estate planning mistakes?
You probably know the importance of having a proper estate plan in place. Wills, trusts, and other estate planning methods protect your assets, but also provide your family peace of mind after you are gone. According to Kiplinger, it is equally important for estate...