Monthly Archives: May 2025
Factors Influencing Equitable Distribution in Pennsylvania
States across the U.S. can be divided into two types: equitable distribution states and community property states. Pennsylvania is considered an equitable distribution state when it comes to dividing marital property. That means assets and debts from the marital estate are divided in accordance with what is fair—not necessarily evenly. This begs the question:… Read More »
How Does a Parenting Coordinator Help Couples During Custody Disputes?
If you have children from your marriage and you’re contemplating divorce, you will need to decide on issues related to child custody and create a parenting plan for your children. Unfortunately, this process can become bogged down in ill will and bad feelings, creating a situation where the court would have to intervene. To… Read More »
Analyzing Pennsylvania’s “Deadbeat Parent Law”
Raising a child on one income can be very difficult. The State of Pennsylvania recognizes this and forces parents to support their children. If one parent refuses to support their children, the state can take several proactive measures against them to force payment. In this article, the Philadelphia, PA child support attorneys at the… Read More »
How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Protect You From Your Partner’s Debt
If one partner is bringing substantial debt into the marriage, it could be beneficial for both partners to consider a prenuptial agreement. In addition, you may want to keep certain credit cards separate. While you are married, these debts will become “property” of the marital estate. They will then be divided during divorce. One… Read More »