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Retirement assets are marital property in Pennsylvania. If you and your spouse are divorcing, you will need to divide your 401(k), pensions, and other retirement assets. A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is the legal order you’ll need. A QDRO establishes a spouse’s right to receive a percentage of a qualified plan’s account balance or future […]

As you decide to end your marriage, you may wonder if there is a “right” time to do so. Popular months for divorce tend to be January, August and March, reveals Forbes. But the reason may be due to emotions and not actual advantages. It is better to base timing on finances, children’s needs, the presence of […]

Each state has its own specific set of laws that govern how a married couple must proceed when they want to divorce. However, when unmarried partners separate, they do not have the same rights and responsibilities by law. Below are a few key differences and the legal measures you may be able to take if […]

Is Dating During Separation Adultery in PA? After a divorce, you may want to immediately get back out there in the dating scene. Before doing this, you want to make sure you are patient& and you know not to put all of your eggs into one basket. Pennsylvania does take adultery into account during divorce […]

By the time the dust settles in a divorce case, there are often several court orders in place. This is especially true if the divorced couple has children together. When someone fails to comply with the terms of an order, they could face court appearances, fines and jail time. The charge might also impact their […]

Many parents choose stay-at-home parenting for financial reasons. For one, the high cost of childcare can make it impractical for both parents to work. Other parents stay home because they believe it is the best choice for their family. If you are a stay-at-home parent and are divorcing your spouse, you may be concerned about […]

As parents, we make decisions daily with our kids’ best interests in mind. One of the most important long-term choices when raising a child is deciding where they should receive an education. A school should meet (and exceed) a child’s needs, so he or she can get the best start possible. If you are a divorced […]

When the divorce papers are signed and the parties go their separate ways, it may feel like the days of dealing with the court system are finally over. However, if spousal support or child support is part of the legal agreement, problems that arise might be cause to call your lawyer. Sometimes, a divorcee needs […]

You probably know that approximately 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. While you may think it is safe to assume that the reasons people end their marriages are financial stress, cheating or growing apart, that is not always the case. Sometimes people file for divorce because of strange issues. Here are some bizarre reasons […]

If this is your first time getting a divorce, the process will naturally be unfamiliar. You may seek advice from family members or friends. Take the tips you get from these well-meaning people with a grain of salt. More often than not, what you hear about divorce is either completely wrong or not applicable to your […]