Navigating the process of dissolving a marriage can be similar to navigating a minefield for many couples in Pennsylvania. This is because emotional explosions can happen at any time during a divorce proceeding. A few tips, however, may make it possible for people...
Property Division
Relationship rules may lead to divorce, property division battle
Many relationship rules have traditionally been followed and are often still recognized today. However, even though they may work in certain marital situations, following them in other situations could lead to divorce, in which case a couple will have to tackle issues...
Social media may lead to divorce, property division battles
Married couples in Pennsylvania may choose to get divorced for a number of reasons. For instance, perhaps they feel that they have grown apart over the years, which unfortunately may make it hard for them to sort out divorce issues like property division or child...
Financial conflict can spark divorce, property division issues
When individuals marry, they often merge their financial accounts and other assets. While most assume that their marriages will last forever, many will not. Financial issues are a common cause of divorce, at which point matters like property division will...
Property division may be more complicated in gray divorce
No matter how old or young a married individual may be, getting divorced can be financially complicated. However, dealing with divorce issues such as property division in Pennsylvania can be particularly complex for those over the age of 49. Here is a glimpse at...
Mediation may help to minimize property division conflict
Sometimes efforts to make a marriage work are not successful. In these situations, divorce is often unavoidable. However, the process of mediation may make tackling divorce issues, such as property division, much easier than they would be with traditional divorce...
Property division rules govern both marital and separate property
The emotional aspect of a divorce proceeding can quickly take a toll on a couple in Pennsylvania. However, if the two parties have high-value assets to split -- or a large quantity of property to divide -- this can also be an overwhelming part of the divorce process....
Fewer couples getting divorced, fighting over property division
Over the years, people in Pennsylvania who have gotten married have been warned that around 50 percent of married individuals end up getting divorced. However, research indicates that the reality is quite different. According to researchers, the marital breakup...
Property division can impact a woman’s financial situation
The dissolution of a marriage in Pennsylvania can understandably be perilous from a financial standpoint. Research shows that this is especially the case for women. Here is a look at what researchers have discovered about the financial impact of divorce on women and...
Property division can have adverse impact on business owners
Unfortunately, not all marriages in Pennsylvania work out long term. This can be particular devastating for business owners from a financial standpoint, as they may end up losing large percentages of their business assets due to divorce property division. However, a...