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The divorce process does not begin by retaining a lawyer; it begins the moment you accept that your marriage is over. There is a great deal of ambivalence and frustration at this moment of realization. Before moving forward with your case it is important to reconcile with these emotions and act rationally. This is the […]

Going through a divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged experience. It becomes even more complex when you suspect your spouse is hiding assets or underreporting their income. In such cases, understanding the importance of financial disclosures and knowing where to look for missing information becomes crucial. In this article, we’ll explore strategies to […]

The Pennsylvania Divorce Process has several steps, and one of them is the discovery phase. This part is really important because it lets both parties gather all the info they need for the case. Usually, it happens after filing and serving divorce complaints, but before mediation or trial. The discovery process makes sure that both […]

Benjamin Franklin said, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes”. While you are certain to pay taxes after a divorce, your divorce can have an unpredictable effect on your tax status. Here are some things you need to consider when filing taxes after your divorce.  Your tax filing status.  Your filing status is determined by […]

In  September 2014, New Jersey’s Governor signed into law Bill A-845 and made Alimony Reform in New Jersey a reality. The new provisions will be applied to future divorces. However, there is a “rebuttal presumption” that alimony payments will end once ex-spouses currently paying alimony reach “full retirement age.” The 2014 statute replaces the term […]

QUESTION: “How do we decide whether sole child-custody or joint child-custody is best for our family?” There is no doubt that creating a custody plan can be the most difficult part of a divorce. Each parent wants the best for the child, but parents may not agree on what “the best” means. Understanding your custody […]

QUESTION: I thought I wanted sole custody of our children but now that I have them all of the time I’m finding it impossible to manage them and make a living, what can I do? You fought for your current custody arrangement, but it’s just not working out. Whatever the reason, when your custody arrangement […]

QUESTION: My spouse and I own a home that’s in foreclosure, and we owe more money than the house is worth. We’re divorcing and I’m wondering if I’m going to be responsible for 50% of the difference between what the house sells for and what we owe or if that all goes away due to […]

Now that my spouse and I have officially separated, I moved out of our home last month, am I responsible for any debts he may now incur or is he 100% responsible for new debts? I ask because he’s in the process of financing a new car.

Imagine yourself as a budding entrepreneur with a great idea. You work hard every day to grow and expand your business. Suddenly you are receiving larger orders as the days and weeks pass. Your work has become your life. In the little free time you have, you go out with friends and eventually, when you […]