By the time a Harrisburg area couple has decided to get a divorce they have been through a lot. A divorce can be a difficult time for a couple with many things that need to be figured out. One of the most contentious issues for a couple is property division. The...
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Gates divorce and the future of their charitable foundation
Divorce is not an easy process to navigate. It is not only an emotional time that evokes major life changes, it requires spouses to make major financial decisions and part with certain property and finances they were accustomed to sharing during the marriage. While...
Grounds for divorce in Pennsylvania
Getting divorced is a complex process, even when the parties to the proceedings agree that ending their marriage is necessary. When the challenges of divorce and preparing to litigate terms arises, Harrisburg residents can benefit from speaking with dedicated family...
Addressing debt during property division
When couples decide to divorce, they often know that they will need to divide their property. They may not be aware, however, that they also must divide their debt and may need additional information about this process. When a judge issues a divorce order, it explains...
Factors that influence alimony awards in Pennsylvania
Money can be a central theme of concern when two Pennsylvania residents divorce. The parties to the divorce may worry about how they will divide their property, how they will support their kids, and how they will receive support themselves if they do not work or have...
Protecting a business from a divorce
Unfortunately, not every Westchester couple’s marriage will last forever. If a divorce appears to be on the horizon, asset division can be one of the most contentious issues to work through. If one spouse owns a business, they probably want to know how they can...
How is property division conducted in Pennsylvania
Property division is an important part of the divorce process for most divorcing spouses. What property they will receive is an understandable concern for the divorcing spouses. To help them better prioritize and negotiate their interests during the property division...
Property division in a ‘gray divorce’
These days it is becoming increasingly common for couples in Pennsylvania who have been married for decades to decide to call it quits and get a divorce. In what is coined a “gray divorce” issues these divorcees face may differ from those of their younger...
Four options for dividing the family home in a divorce
Many people in Harrisburg are homeowners, and may even own more than one home, such as their primary residence and a vacation home. These pieces of real estate can be some of the most valuable assets a couple owns. So, if homeowners divorce, determining what to do...
Here are some tips for negotiating your divorce settlement
There’s a lot at stake in your divorce. With that in mind, you might find it risky to see your case through litigation. After all, doing so leaves important legal issues like equitable division of marital property in the hands of a judge who doesn’t really know you....