Category Archives: Family Law
What Is A QDRO?
There is only one reason you have to know what a QDRO is. You’re in the early stages of a divorce. A QDRO stands for “qualified domestic relations order” and it applies to retirement funds and asset distribution in divorce. The QDRO is an order that authorizes a judge to split the proceeds of… Read More »
Popular Actress Gets A Rash After Divorce
Kaley Cuoco revealed in an interview that her divorce was so stressful that she developed a skin rash that rendered her unable to walk for several weeks. It was then that she decided to reach out and ask for help. Not only did she find a good therapist to talk to about her issues,… Read More »
Fight Over Winery May Have Led To Brangelina’s Divorce
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were married in 2014. By 2016, they had obtained a legal separation, and today, in 2022, they are filing for divorce. What caused this turn of events? Well, it may have come down to a winery that was purchased by the couple and owned together. Pitt sued Jolie after… Read More »
Husband Files For Divorce After Wife Stages Kidnapping
Would you file for divorce if your wife staged her own kidnapping? The answer is ‘yes’ if you’re Keith Papini, one of the few people who have ever experienced such a thing. His wife, Sherri Papini, staged her own kidnapping igniting a statewide manhunt that made international headlines. Sherri Papini has since pleaded guilty… Read More »
Divorce Day: What Is That?
Every January 5th, some magazine produces an article on the state of American marriages. Why January 5th, you ask? Well, it is the first workday after the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Each year, divorce attorneys are bombarded by more calls from agitated spouses looking to divorce than any other day of the year…. Read More »
Is Divorce Contagious?
With the omicron variant now spreading its way through the United States and the world, one might question whether or not “contagious” is the right word to describe a growing trend among social groups. Social groups in which one or more members have divorced increase the likelihood of other divorces within the social group… Read More »
Five Tips To Protect Your Assets In A High Net Worth Divorce
Divorce is expensive and it is not uncommon for people to worry that they will lose everything. Fortunately, Pennsylvania follows the equitable distribution model of property division, so you will not lose everything you have during the divorce process. Still, your marital assets are subject to division, so it is important to know how… Read More »
Need To Ask Your Spouse For A Divorce? Follow These Tips
If you know that divorce is the right option for your marriage, the thought of approaching your spouse about the subject likely fills you with dread. While the thought of starting out in a new life may bring you some relief, the idea of talking to your spouse about it is always stressful. During… Read More »
Common Questions About Separation In Bucks County
Separation is something couples sometimes consider when they are experiencing difficulties in their marriage but are not yet ready to get a divorce. A separation can help each person determine if they want to work out their differences with their spouse, or if they want to officially dissolve their marriage. Pennsylvania is in the… Read More »
Do Divorced Parents Have To Pay For College?
When parents get a divorce, it is common for one party to receive primary child custody and for a judge to order the other party to pay child support. All parents in Pennsylvania are responsible for financially providing for their children, but the idea of child support is not always so straightforward. Parents do… Read More »