Category Archives: Family Law
Preparing For A Family Court Appearance
Custody concerns and other divorce disputes can end up in a Pennsylvania or New Jersey court of law, but sometimes negotiation can achieve your goals. Or if negotiation is not an option, a Bucks County family attorney can share alternative resolution options, including mediation and arbitration. And if you do need to go to… Read More »
Benefits Of Divorce Mediation
When it is time to end a marriage, there are many issues that need to be addressed. And you may be hearing from friends and co-workers about their divorce experiences, from crafting agreements with their ex-spouses to taking issues to court. But what if your situation is not the same as theirs? For example,… Read More »
How To Effectively Co-Parent After A Divorce
When leaving a spouse, untangling finances and adjusting friend groups can be stressful. And if there are children, the parents are charged with figuring out how they can effectively co-parent and still live separate lives. While it may feel overwhelming at first, there are a lot of ways to make the process smoother, for… Read More »
What If I’m Divorcing And My Business Value Has Changed?
If you are a business owner who is getting divorced, you may be wondering how division of assets will be handled when it comes to your business. Of course, it is possible your business was worth a lot more (or less) in prior years, and the valuation at the time of your divorce may… Read More »
What If I Believe My Spouse Should Pay My Attorney Fees?
Talking to friends and family who have gone through divorce, you have likely heard not only about the emotional toll but the expense. It is a reality that the financial cost of divorce can be high. After all, there are the legal expenses, but there are also the fees of setting up a new… Read More »
Qualifying For An Uncontested Or Mutual Consent Divorce
Sometimes referred to as a mutual consent divorce, an uncontested divorce is possible when both people are able to agree to divorce terms they mutually create. Each state has its own rules about uncontested divorce. To learn about what options you have available if you are moving toward a divorce in Pennsylvania, connect with… Read More »
Cash-Based Businesses And Divorce
If you or your spouse run a cash-based business, or if the two of you own and manage one together, you need to keep accurate records. This is important in order to maintain the records that are required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Additionally, an accurate picture of the income provided by a… Read More »
Is A Limited Divorce Right For Me?
When a couple wants to remain legally married but live their lives separately, they may be interested in a limited divorce. Also sometimes referred to as a bed and board divorce, these legal arrangements allow the two individuals to move toward single lives while they still are legally linked for other reasons, often financial…. Read More »
High Net Worth And Child Support
There is no set amount that is connected to the term high net worth when it comes to divorces. But, generally, any marriage dissolution that involves more than a million dollars in net liquid assets is referred to as a high net worth divorce. This means when you subtract liabilities, such as debts and… Read More »
Emotional Abuse Within A Marriage
It is an unfortunate reality that some experience emotional abuse within their marriages. There are steps that can help you if you find yourself in an abusive situation. Legal protections can secure your safety and ending the relationship is a possibility. For example, emotional abuse could prompt you to get a restraining order today… Read More »