When Pennsylvania couples divorce, it has an impact on their taxes. Once the divorce is finalized, their filing status will change from married to single. This is usually based on their marital status on the last day of the year. However, there may be a number of more complex issues. For example, if there is …
There are many ways that individuals in Pennsylvania and throughout America can act during a divorce proceeding. Ideally, individuals will take steps to help them achieve peace in the aftermath of what is typically an emotionally charged event. During a divorce proceeding, individuals are encouraged to avoid engaging in petty arguments with their former spouses. …
Divorce can always be complex, but for some business owners in Pennsylvania, the end of a marriage may come with additional challenges. Individuals and couples may own small or medium-sized businesses. In these cases, divorce can involve significant changes for their privately held companies, from changing ownership to seeking funds to buy out one of …
In Pennsylvania, one’s actions during a divorce can help determine how the proceedings will unfold. The ultimate goal is for a divorce to go smoothly with a minimum of contention because the process is stressful enough. There are several things to keep in mind during a divorce so that things can proceed as well as …
People in Pennsylvania who are getting a divorce may hope to reach an agreement on child custody and property division through negotiation. This can mean that they face a difficult dilemma if those negotiations falter and they must decide between taking a less satisfactory settlement or proceeding to litigation. Litigation can be stressful, time-consuming and …
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Couples in Pennsylvania who are in need of a financial reset may consider signing a postnuptial agreement. This is a legal contract between marriage partners. It serves to protect assets that are acquired throughout the time that a couple is married. It is kind of like a prenuptial agreement, but it is signed during the …
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Going through a divorce, Pennsylvania residents may just want to survive the process and get through it to the other side. The paperwork, evaluations, documentations, discussions and disputes can seem never-ending, and when one is not going through an amicable one, it can be emotionally taxing as well. As a result, people may end up …
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Many divorcing couples do not realize that maintaining two separate households after a divorce is very costly. In many instances, the same family income is now being divided to run two residences and pay the bills associated with them. In addition to this, one spouse is inevitably paying spousal and child support, straining finances even …
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For most couples, marriage represents stability and routine. The end of a marriage brings an upheaval of emotions, finances, and life in general. Embarking upon the unfamiliar route is daunting for most Pennsylvania residents, especially because it is riddled with issues that affect the rest of a person’s life. For example, child custody agreements decide …
No two divorce cases in Pennsylvania are the same. However, many divorce cases involve similar issues that must be addressed by the divorcing couple, despite the differences in factual scenarios. Those issues can involve property division, alimony, child custody and child support, among others. When a Pennsylvania couple is facing issues in a divorce case, …
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