Determining what a spouse may get in a divorce settlement in Pennsylvania is frequently the most contentious portion of a split. Whether the discussions involve alimony payments or division of marital property, these talks can become heated. Complicating matters is...
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Donโt overlook your spouse’s collections when you divorce
Throughout your marriage, your spouse has always spent money on their collection of sports memorabilia or their hobby of fixing up classic cars. Whether you married someone who is in to fine art, designer clothing or jewelry, the property that your spouse owns can...
Controlling the outcome of your Pennsylvania high-asset divorce
In a high-asset divorce, much is at stake. In most cases, it is less about the property you receive in the divorce and more about wanting a fair division of assets. You probably contributed a great deal to your marriage in the form of money, responsibility or support....
Who gets to keep the retirement account when you divorce?
People considering divorce frequently start the process thinking that property division is a zero-sum game. They think that if they approach the courts the right way, they might walk away with just about everything or deprive their spouse of certain critical assets,...
Should you work with a forensic accountant during your divorce?
Getting a divorce is tough. One of the things you have to do is to give an account of all of your assets. You also need to be able to show which assets you owned prior to your marriage, the assets that you believe are separate and those that you believe are shared....
Why leaving the house before your divorce may not be a great idea
Your spouse announces that they want a divorce. They ask you to leave the family home to make things easier. Youโre hurt, maybe even angry, and your first thought is something like, โFine. I donโt want to stay where Iโm not wanted.โ Hold up. Before you pack your bags...
Asset-protection plans and your divorce: What to know
Think that your spouse wouldnโt dream of hiding their wealth and trying to cheat you out of a fair share of your marital assets in a divorce? Donโt bet on it. Thereโs an entire asset protection industry out there that is willing to help. Asset protection services and...
How does Pennsylvania divide your property?
Pennsylvania uses the equitable distribution standard when splitting assets between spouses in a divorce. That means that judges try to find a fair way to split up marital assets between spouses. They look at the total value of the marital estate and the circumstances...
How divorce assets are divided in Pennsylvania
If you are currently going through a divorce or are thinking about filing for a divorce, you will know that establishing how marital assets should be divided is perhaps one of the most important issues. Gaining a good divorce settlement will enable you to be able to...
Why many happy couples opt for a prenup
A growing number of people in Pennsylvania are considering prenuptial agreements when they decide to marry. Once often considered a matter only for the ultra-wealthy or high-profile celebrities, many people are opting to make a contract to address important issues...