Divorce

Conflicts are inevitable in a marriage regardless of how much you love your spouse. However, an inability to resolve a conflict may make it necessary to end a marriage with the help of a Pennsylvania mediator or judge. This may be true even if you aren't subject to...

The state of Pennsylvania generally allows couples to end their marriages without the assistance of an attorney. Completing the divorce process in an informal manner may help a divorcing couple save thousands of dollars or more in legal fees, and it may also help to...

Married couples in Pennsylvania divorce for all different reasons. The process is never fun, but for some people, divorce can provide a much-needed end to an unhealthy relationship. There are a lot of theories about divorce, and many of the myths that get perpetrated...

Marriages are not the only partnerships that can end when a divorce is made final. Sometimes, a family-owned business could be vulnerable as well. This is especially true when a married couple has built a business that is not necessarily growing as anticipated or has...

When the police arrest someone, they read them their Miranda rights. They warn them that anything they say can and will be used against them. If you are divorcing, the same applies to social media. Anything you post or say on social media could be used against you. ...

When you divorce, you shouldn’t just think about what you need in the moment. A divorce has a potential impact on you now and far into the future. Your divorce may impact your finances, your retirement and even what you can afford to provide for your children. Here...

If you want to end your marriage, one of the questions you may have is how long your divorce will take. While this question has a different answer for everyone, Pennsylvania has a 90-day waiting period for people who have filed for a divorce. The purpose of that...

The right professional help directly influences how beneficial or devastating your divorce decree will be for you. A good attorney can help you understand the law and strategize to get the best outcome for your circumstances. However, a lawyer is not the only...

There are plenty of downsides to getting a divorce. It can be expensive to dissolve your marriage. Parental divorce can be a source of childhood trauma for your shared children. You may have to move and will likely split most of your property with your spouse. You may...

Divorce is one of the most common reasons for people to wind up in family court. Given that it is such a common procedure, states have processes in place that allow people in unhappy marriages to file for divorce on their own behalf. Pro se divorce filings are common,...