"Gray divorce" refers to divorce among older adults. People in Pennsylvania might divorce at an older age because when their children leave home, they realize they have little in common. However, older adults might also divorce for the same reasons younger couples do,...
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How to deal with real estate in a divorce
If a divorcing couple owns a home in Pennsylvania, they'll need to figure out what to do with the property after the separation. For instance, a couple may decide to sell their former home and split any money remaining after paying off the mortgage and other expenses....
Stay out of trouble with management during divorce
One must keep their job at the same time as they are going through a Pennsylvania divorce. What happens during the divorce may make it more difficult for an employee to focus and remain productive at work. When that happens, they may be at risk of receiving a bad...
South Dakota allows the rich to shield money
Pennsylvania judges do not react positively when one spouse has tried to decrease the value of the marital estate by hiding or undervaluing assets. However, one state seems to give to ultra-wealthy their own loophole that at least one billionaire has used to try to...
Taking taxes into account in a divorce
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...
How to be the bigger person in a divorce
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...
Dividing a business during a divorce
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...
Take steps to make the divorce go more smoothly
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...
How to choose between litigation or a settlement
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...
Postnuptial agreements can help a couple organize their finances
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...
