When you get married in Pennsylvania, you not only merge your lives together, but you also merge your families. This can be a beautiful thing, but it also presents some unique estate planning challenges. Getting everyone on the same page The first step is to have a...
Divorce
Four ways to prepare your estate plan before getting divorced
Going through a divorce in Pennsylvania can be an understandably difficult time. Unfortunately, you could be going through even more difficulties without an estate plan in place. To help ensure your divorce goes as smoothly as possible, here are a few estate planning...
Updating estate plans after a divorce
Divorcing couples in Pennsylvania have a lot to think about, and revising their estate plans may not be among their greatest concerns. However, dealing with estate planning matters should become a priority soon after finalizing issues like property division and...
Focus on rebuilding your social life after a divorce
During your marriage, your focus was on the relationship. You may have let some others fall by the wayside while you were trying to build and strengthen your home life. Now that you are going through a divorce, it is time to rebuild the social life that you...
Second homes might present a challenge during a divorce
Vacation homes are a fun investment when you can afford them. Even though you might have some hiccups with having a second home, such as having to find a way to make repairs when you aren't there, it is generally a good experience. There is one time when you might...
Your divorce has to be based on your circumstances, not other’s
The end of marriage is a difficult time for everyone involved. You need to make sure that you are thinking about each step of the process and how your decisions now might affect you in the future. We can help you work through the decisions that you have to make about...
The process of divorce isn’t always easy
The process of divorce is mystifying to some people because they think you can just call it quits as easily as you got married. What these individuals don't realize is that it takes time to divorce. The court needs to know that you have complied with the divorce...
Keep your finances and your life together in a divorce
Your finances are an important factor in your ability to keep your life together after a divorce. You should start thinking about how you are going to handle money matters as soon as you think that you might have to divorce.One of the most important things for you to...
Consider the practical aspects of a divorce settlement
Making a decision to divorce isn't something that should be taken lightly. Individuals who take this step have often tried everything possible to make the marriage work. Even before the divorce is filed, the time to protect yourself is now. You need to make sure that...
Divorces require planning and compromise
Divorce cases are sometimes planned, but there are also cases when one party is surprised by the filing. When the divorce is a shock, you need to work quickly to catch up to the plans that your ex might have already made. This is a difficult position in which to find...