Category Archives: Divorce
Court Case Addresses Dissipation of Assets and Unequal Distribution of the Marital Estate
In most cases, the Pennsylvania family law courts will divide the marital estate 50/50. However, there are some cases in which the court will favor one party over the other. The dissipation of assets, or intentionally spending money or selling assets from the marital estate to prevent your former spouse from getting their fair… Read More »
Divorce and Adultery: How the Pennsylvania Courts Approach the Matter
Among the many grounds on which you can file for divorce, adultery is the most popular. Adultery can influence the court’s decisions when it comes to deciding matters such as child custody, alimony, and the division of marital assets. However, it isn’t as straightforward as simply taxing a litigant for their extramarital affair, and… Read More »
Protecting Your Financial Interests While Dividing Debt During a Divorce
During the divorce process, you won’t just be dividing your assets, you’ll also be dividing your debts. Dividing debts can be one of the most challenging aspects of divorce. For Pennsylvania couples seeking a no-fault divorce, understanding how to protect your finances during the debt division process is critical. You could be facing a… Read More »
What Constitutes “Cruel and Barbarous Treatment” For the Purpose of Divorce in Pennsylvania?
Essentially, each state makes up its own rules for divorce. Today, all states allow for what are known as “no-fault grounds.” In other words, you don’t have to “blame” the other spouse for the breakdown of the marriage; you can just say that “irreconcilable differences” make the marriage unsustainable. Some states, however, like Pennsylvania,… Read More »
Is My Former Spouse Hiding Assets During Our Divorce?
During the divorce process, both spouses are required to make a full financial disclosure so that a fair split of marital assets can occur. When one spouse hides assets or otherwise attempts to prevent some assets from being distributed to their soon-to-be former spouse, it can make the process more difficult. Nonetheless, there are… Read More »
Is Pennsylvania a 50/50 Divorce Property State?
Issues related to divorce are up to the states to decide. In other words, each state has its own rules when it comes to divorce law. Generally speaking, the states will fall into two categories: Equitable distribution and community property. In a community property state, assets and debts are divided 50/50 between both parties… Read More »
Can Adultery Be Used as a Ground for Divorce in Pennsylvania?
Today in America, all states permit what are known as “no-fault” grounds for divorce. Only some of the states, however, permit “fault-based” grounds. In a no-fault divorce, neither party “blames” the other for the breakdown of the marriage. Instead, the couple agrees to part on the grounds of “irreconcilable differences.” In other words, no… Read More »
Dividing a Business During a Pennsylvania Divorce
If you’re reading this page, you’re likely worried about what will happen to your business during your divorce. You likely know that your spouse is entitled to some of the marital property you accrued and this could impact your business. In this article, the Philadelphia divorce lawyers at The Law Offices of Lauren H…. Read More »
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 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 »