Divorce Settlements in Pennsylvania Many divorce cases are resolved when the parties reach a settlement agreement, which is subsequently made a part of the final order that legally divorces the parties. However, in the context of divorce settlement agreements, the court and the parties’ attorneys may use terms like “merged,” “survived,” or “incorporated.” Although these […]

Following Divorce Orders in Pennsylvania Every order in a divorce case is backed by the power of the court. When a spouse or ex-spouse refuses to comply with a divorce, there are methods by which the aggrieved spouse and the court can compel a spouse to follow the court’s order. What Does the Divorce Agreement […]

Overview of Spousal Support Contrary to some people’s assumptions, spousal support is not ordered in every divorce case. Instead, one spouse must request the court order support, or the parties must agree to a support arrangement. Unless the parties agree to a specific support amount, the court is tasked with determining the amount of support […]