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Did your spouse always handle the money? Do you own a family business? Are there investments, but you don’t know exactly what they are? What you don’t know about your assets could impact your divorce settlement. In this video: Philadelphia Divorce Lawyers Thomas Petrelli, Jr. discusses why a forensic accountant should be part your divorce […]

You’ve filed the divorce complaint and already have a property settlement in mind, and better yet, you think your soon-to-be-ex will be on board with it because you and she discussed it before you filed. In fact, she and you agreed that only you would hire an attorney, to save money. You have your divorce […]

For many Pennsylvania families, the biggest household asset is the actual home. But, a home has more than monetary value; a home also has emotional value. It is the place where your son took his first steps and your daughter got ready for prom. If your house is the only home your children have ever […]

As Philadelphia divorce lawyers, we know that all kinds of things change when you get divorced – your living situation, your finances, bedtime duties, you name it. Often people are not certain what happens to their health insurance and life insurance when their marriage breaks up. For starters, most people are aware that if a […]

When you need information regarding any aspect of family law, consider scheduling an initial consultation. Knowing how the law applies to your specific case will provide you with the appropriate direction that you need in what can be a difficult time. Feel free to call 866-465-5395 for a brief phone conversation, wherein we’ll discuss the […]

At Petrelli Previtera, LLC, our attorneys believe in the process of resolving family law issues that arise in a divorce proceeding without the necessity of litigation, if possible. This is called alternative dispute resolution (ADR). ADR includes processes such as collaborative law, mediation, and arbitration. However, if ADR is not possible, our family law attorneys are […]

As an attorney who has been a career divorce mediator for many years, I am constantly asked the following questions:

You want to formally end your marriage. You and your spouse are already living separate lives. In fact, you can’t even find your spouse and you haven’t been able to for some time. While it is possible to get a divorce if you can’t locate your spouse, you need to be prepared for the reality […]

With social media playing such a significant role in our current culture and our lives, it is no surprise it has crept its way into the family law arena.

The Monroe County Court of Common Pleas recently affirmed a support master’s recommendations as to an award of alimony pendente lite (APL) and medical expenses in a case between divorcing spouses. APL is financial support that the higher-income spouse pays to the lower-income spouse after divorce proceedings have begun. In the case, Gilmore v. Gilmore, […]