Key Takeaways Filing taxes after your Pennsylvania divorce is final means sorting out new tax rules that apply to your changed status. I control his filing status and who gets to claim the children. Of course, I negotiate alimony and property splits. The IRS and Pennsylvania have their own rules that dictate how much I …
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Key Takeaways Enforcing your marital settlement agreement in PA courts means asking the court to make sure both sides follow the terms set in your divorce agreement. If you live in Pennsylvania, the court will enforce your agreement by issuing orders of law. This occurs when one party breaches their duties under the agreement or …
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Key Takeaways To change child support or alimony orders in Pennsylvania, you file a petition with the court that gave the original order. Courts here let you change payments if your life has changed a lot, like job loss, a pay raise, or a shift in your child’s needs. You must provide evidence for the …
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Key Takeaways Look out for the warning signs. When a child suddenly starts rejecting or alienating one parent with no explained justification, responding appropriately and quickly is vital. Be alert to changes in your child’s speech and behavior. You should watch for subtle changes in their response to visits or phone calls. In Pennsylvania, courts …
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Key Takeaways I strictly adhere to simple, stress-free communication methods—primarily text, email, and shared calendars. For many PA families, these tools go a long way in facilitating day-to-day communication and coordination with shared parental responsibility. I always communicate in short, practical messages, which helps minimize misinterpretation and keeps the conversation focused on our child’s best …
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Key Takeaways That depends on a couple important rules established by state law. Generally, when either you or your ex-spouse remarries, a court order will specify that any alimony payments will cease immediately. Pennsylvania law clarifies this expressly, so it’s clear and easy to understand when payments will end. If you are the one making …
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Key Takeaways Where a PA divorce is concerned, state law dictates that the court divides marital property equitably. According to Pennsylvania statutes, stock options acquired during the duration of the marriage are part of marital property. The same applies to RSUs, so long as they are related to work done during marriage. Courts are often …
Key Takeaways Pennsylvania is not one of the states that legally recognizes separation. In our state, married couples who intend to divorce are free to live apart and make private agreements as to property and custody. The law lacks any type of court procedure through which a legal separation can be declared. Have a written …
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Key Takeaways You can negotiate selling the marital home, buying out your spouse’s share, co-owning it for a fixed number of years, or exchanging it for other assets. Each journey serves unique priorities, creating space for you to choose the option that serves your life and budget best. You might want a clean break by …
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Key Takeaways In Pennsylvania, default divorce is when one spouse begins the process of divorce. The other spouse then ignores the process or otherwise does not participate in their case. I submit the required documentation and serve the papers and documentation with the sheriff’s office. If they fail to answer within the specified period, the …
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