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In this video: Philadelphia Divorce Lawyers Thomas Petrelli, Jr. discusses why a forensic accountant should be part your divorce team in this three-part series. Thomas Petrelli, Jr., Esquire Divorce Attorney In Part 1 of this series, we discussed why you may need a forensic accountant. In part 2, we discussed two services that forensic accountants […]

You are already related to the child you love, but you are not his or her biological parent. Whether you are that child’s grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other relative, you have a family bond. You would do anything to protect the child. But as you raise him or her as your own, there may be […]

While not the most romantic pre-marital topics, it seems to be becoming an increasingly necessary one. If you are engaged and thinking about a prenuptial agreement (or a prenup as they are commonly called), take a look below at some of the pros and cons. Then, decide if this is something you want to pursue. […]

QUESTION:Can my divorce be finalized even though we haven’t completed separated all of our assets we still have a house on the market that hasn’t sold as yet? You and your spouse have decided to divorce. So far, the process has been amicable. You’ve agreed on child custody, support, and property division. There are just […]

QUESTION: My spouse purchased a home before we were married 10 years ago and the title and mortgage are in his name but now that we’re divorcing I need to know if I’m responsible in any way for the mortgage? When you and your spouse got married, it made sense to pack up your possessions and […]

You’ve agreed; you are getting divorced. But, now that your spouse has moved out, the bills are overwhelming. Are you really responsible for everything? Divorce attorney Thomas Petrelli suggests taking a careful look at the bills. While some bills may be your responsibility there is a good chance that many of your bills are shared […]

QUESTION:My husband and I are divorcing and my husband says he doesn’t want to have anything to do with the raising of our children; can I force him to take some responsibility for their upbringing? When parents divorce, they often argue about who will get custody of the children. In most cases, both parents want […]

QUESTION: After my divorce will I still be covered by my husband’s medical insurance that he gets through his work?    The Affordable Care Act (ACA or ObamaCare) requires all non-exempt Americans to have basic health insurance or pay a penalty. What are your options if you lose your insurance because of divorce? A 2012 […]

QUESTION: “What are the most common financial mistakes people make during a divorce?” Your divorce agreement will help determine your future financial security. Our divorce attorneys have listed ten of the most common financial mistakes made by divorcing spouses and tell you how to avoid these mistakes. Looking for more Information? Download our FREE Guide […]

QUESTION: Are there any particular tax issues I should be concerned about now that I’m getting a divorce? Benjamin Franklin said that nothing can be certain except death and taxes.  As you go through your divorce, you will face a lot of uncertainty. Careful planning can help ensure that your taxes aren’t part of that […]