Jun 26, 2021 | Property Division
Everything that accumulates in the course of a marriage is fair game to be divided up when the decision is made to end the marriage. In Pennsylvania, we have equitable distribution of marital assets. Equitable means economically fair and that may or may not be equal....
Mar 30, 2021 | Property Division, Settlement Agreements
Under Pennsylvania’s divorce laws, virtually everything that comes into a spouse’s possession while the couple is married AND living together (cohabiting) is considered part of the marital estate and is subject to being equitably (economically fair, not...
Oct 9, 2019 | Military Divorce, Property Division, Settlement Agreements
Under Pennsylvania law, all marital assets are subject to division in a divorce. Certainly, the portion of a pension that accumulates during a marriage is likely to be considered a marital asset. A frequent reaction to that is for the owner of the pension to claim...
Sep 3, 2019 | Property Division, Settlement Agreements
Under Pennsylvania law, a gift may or may not be a marital asset subject to division like other assets. Items brought into the marriage at the beginning by one party which are never gifted to the marriage, would likely not be subject to division. A vehicle or bank...
Sep 3, 2019 | Alimony & Spousal Support, FAQ, Property Division
An apartment lease, (or house or any lease of premises) is a contract. Your landlord does not care whether you remain married or get divorced, the lease must be paid. If your name is on the lease, with or without your spouse and whether or not either of you remain on...
Sep 3, 2019 | FAQ, Property Division, Settlement Agreements
Pets, for most people, become members of the family. While not given the same consideration as children, many divorces have seen the couple fighting tooth and nail over Rover. Under the letter of our law, nonetheless, pets are viewed simply as a marital asset and, as...
