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]
Terms included in mid-nuptial agreements
Before I dive into what is included in a mid-nuptial agreement, it is probably best to define, “What is a mid-nuptial agreement?” It is a marital agreement between spouses who are already married. Although these types of agreements are not...[Continue reading]
How to Talk About a Prenuptial Agreement
If you are planning to spend the rest of your life with someone, you owe it to both parties to have conversations about what your future spouse thinks should happen with your assets and income if you end up divorced...[Continue reading]
Financial Experts in Divorce
Divorce involves many financial determinations – for example, what is the marital value of bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts, real estate, business interests, vehicles, etc.? What do certain proposed outcomes mean on a practical level? Will you have enough...[Continue reading]
Whitewood: Same-Sex Marriage Legal in PA
Same-sex marriage is now legal in Pennsylvania. In Whitewood, et al. v. Wolf, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (Judge John E. Jones, III) discarded Pennsylvania’s law defining marriage as “between one woman and one...[Continue reading]
Do I Really need an Attorney?
Yes. You need an attorney. I will qualify that by saying that if you are dealing with any kind of family law issue, you need an attorney. You need someone objective, rational and educated in the law looking out for...[Continue reading]
Basics of Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements are not just for wealthy parents who want to make sure that Junior doesn’t lose the family fortune if he gets divorced or the wealthy elderly widow who decides to marry the pool boy. You don’t need a...[Continue reading]