How are Assets Divided During Divorce?
When you decide to get a divorce, one of the first things you need to do after selecting a knowledgeable attorney to assist you is to determine what items of value need to be distributed between yourself and your spouse....[Continue reading]
Keeping Your Children’s Best Interests in Mind During Divorce
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged process for everyone involved, especially when children are part of the equation. While it's natural for parents to experience a range of emotions during this difficult time, it is important to prioritize...[Continue reading]
The Importance of Powers of Attorney for Unmarried Couples
Love knows no bounds, and in today's diverse world, couples often choose to live together without formalizing their commitment through marriage. While this choice is entirely personal, it comes with certain legal and financial implications that are often overlooked. One...[Continue reading]
The Basics of Cohabitation Agreements
Many couples choose to live together before or instead of marriage. Marriage comes with a prescribed set of default laws. Cohabitation comes with its own set of legal and financial considerations, but very few rules to guide. That's where cohabitation...[Continue reading]
Choosing an Executor for Your Estate
Choosing an executor for your estate is a crucial decision that can significantly impact the distribution of your assets and the smooth administration of your affairs after your passing. In Pennsylvania, the role of an executor is vital in ensuring...[Continue reading]
Will collaborative divorce fail if parties are not honest?
The simple answer to this question is “Probably.” In a collaborative divorce, the parties and their attorneys commit to full disclosure of information that is relevant to the parties in their decision-making. The issues up for discussion may include divorce...[Continue reading]
What Judges Consider in PA Child Custody Cases
When parents no longer wish to cohabitate and raise their children together, whether married or not, they will need to determine parenting arrangements for their children. They will also need to determine how parenting decisions will be made. This can...[Continue reading]
Estate Administration Basics
When a loved one passes away, it can be a very stressful and emotional time. If you have been named Executor (Executrix) or Administrator of their estate, that is an added responsibility to handle during an already difficult time. I...[Continue reading]
You Cannot Disinherit Your Spouse in PA – Unless They Consent
The idea of our freedom to dispose of our estates as we wish is right up there with baseball and apple pie as an American ideal. With a few limited exceptions, you can leave your assets to anybody you choose...[Continue reading]
Keeping the Children’s Best Interests First
Divorce is not easy on any of the parties involved. But it can be especially hard on children who are part of the equation. Some people stay married because they are concerned about the potential impact of a divorce on...[Continue reading]