Amid a divorce, it’s not uncommon for spouses to want to protect their assets. But, what exactly are assets? During a marriage, a couple accumulates certain things – a shared home, furniture, pets, household goods – but what people often don’t realize is that assets include much more than the items listed above.     […]

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 […]

Child Support in Pennsylvania You and your spouse may have agreed upon a child support arrangement that was incorporated into your judgment of divorce, or the court may have ordered payments as part of the divorce judgment. But it is axiomatic that life changes. No matter how carefully you’ve tried to plan out child support […]