Pennsylvania allows collaborative divorce, a process by which you and your spouse draft a divorce agreement together. When a married couple can negotiate the terms on their own, the judge doesn't need to make decisions for them. You could avoid an expensive court...
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Top tips for coping with divorce
When you're going through a divorce in Pennsylvania, you have a lot of things to worry about. Whether you have children or not, you could use some tips to make the process go more smoothly. Consider some of these tips if you're thinking about ending your marriage. Top...
Getting divorced when you don’t have kids
Getting divorced is always stressful, but the process is often less fraught when you don't have children. If you live in Pennsylvania and plan to end your marriage, your concerns will likely be about financial issues. Splitting finances in divorce Even without the...
How is debt divided during a divorce?
When a Pennsylvania married couple decides to call it quits, the court decides on matters like property division and custody. Another important issue is how to treat debt that was accrued during the marriage. This is how debt is divided in divorce. Factors determining...
Critical retirement issues to consider during divorce
Divorce is emotionally and financially complex. Pennsylvania residents who find their marriage coming to an end will need to consider their more immediate financial futures as well as their retirement plans. The longer your marriage lasted, the more complex splitting...
What types of amicable divorce exist?
Nobody decides to get married with the intention of getting divorced. But if you find your Pennsylvania marriage coming to an end, one of the best case scenarios for you, your spouse and your children is choosing an amicable divorce. What does an amicable divorce...
The aspects of a quality parenting plan
In general, Pennsylvania law permits both parents to remain an active part of their children's lives after a divorce. Therefore, you will likely need to work with your former spouse or partner to raise your son or daughter to adulthood. Custody or visitation rights...
Responding to a divorce petition in Pennsylvania
When your spouse wants a divorce, they will file a petition with the Pennsylvania family court. The law will then require them to give you the divorce petition papers in person or via mail, making sure that you receive them. After that, you'll have a very limited time...
What Pennsylvania divorcees should know about their taxes
With tax rules and regulations, it's important to follow any changes carefully as they may affect how you file your taxes after a divorce. One significant alteration to how taxes are handled in divorces occurred at the start of 2019. At that time, additional rules...
What can you do to have the perfect divorce?
Many Pennsylvania couples whose marriages are ending want things to go as smoothly as possible. You can have the “perfect” divorce by following certain steps. Plan ahead and know that you truly want a divorce Although nothing in life is perfect, you should always plan...