What Should I Know about Remarrying after Divorce?
Marriage is a popular institution. Nearly 90 percent of people get married in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many of those unions do not last. When divorce happens, however, about 70 percent of people who have divorced end up remarrying. About half of those individuals remarry within five years of their divorce. For reasons that are highly […]
What Happens to Debt in a Divorce?
Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state, which means that assets are divided fairly for both parties in a divorce. It is important to note that the division is not necessarily even. Owing to this, many divorcing couples may wonder how marital debt will be handled. Much of this depends on whose name is on each debt and if […]
Can Addressing Mental Health Issues Increase Workplace Safety?
Most people spend a significant amount of time at work, and daily events outside of work can have an impact on someone’s job performance and mental health. The National Safety Council dedicated a portion of its annual networking and trade show to address the problem of how employers should be doing more to handle mental […]
Can I Live with a New Partner Before My Divorce is Completed?
Living with another partner before a divorce is finalized is not recommended; however, every situation is different. For those wishing to cohabitate before a divorce is completed, they should reconsider if children are involved, if they share property, or if there is potential alimony. How Could My Children be Affected? A parent who has children could hurt […]
Can I Keep My Pension in a Divorce?
Pensions are important, and the person receiving the pension is guaranteed a certain amount of money as a lump amount or monthly sum during retirement. If the person is married, the spouse may be entitled to receive a percentage of the pension, even after the death of the recipient. However, the recipient never has to […]
Understanding Spousal Support in Pennsylvania
The main goal of spousal support, or alimony, is to help a lower-earning, soon-to-be ex-spouse transition into a lifestyle where they can support themselves. It is important to keep in mind that alimony and child support are two separate payments. Although every divorce is different, there are some basics about how spousal support works. How is Alimony Determined? Every […]
Child Support and Taxes
For newly divorcing spouses, whether preparing taxes on your own or through a paid tax preparer, one typical question involves how child support payments are treated. Parents should know the tax laws and how these payments are treated. For the parent who pays child support monies to a former spouse, these payments are not tax deductible, according […]
Effective Co-Parenting After Divorce- Infographic
Despite the many rewards, parenting comes with many challenges. This can be especially true if you are newly-divorced. You want to put your child’s best interests first, but you may have a hard time adjusting to the changes and may still have deep conflict with your former spouse. Although your marriage ended, if you have […]
Gray Divorce: Ending Your Marriage at an Older Age
Most married couples would likely agree that marriage takes work. Some generations ago, the amount of work put in, some might argue, seemed to be higher. As of 1990 fewer than 1 in 10 people who got divorced were over the age of 50. But over the course of the last two and a half […]
Changing Your Name After Divorce
After a divorce, the thought of changing one’s name back to a maiden name can elicit a range of emotions. For some, it can evoke a feeling of independence and new beginnings; but for others, it is just another inconvenience caused by divorce. Whether you look forward to the change or simply need to do it […]
