Why and how a forensic accountant be critical in a complex divorce The divorce process requires parties divide everything, separate their lives in every sense. Some aspects of this notion are much easier than others – in some cases, emotionally and physically separating were the easy parts. When couples are tasked with dividing complex […]
Are you fed up with your soon to be ex-spouse saying awful, embarrassing, remarks or accusations about you? Most divorce cases involve a lot of tumult and emotional conversations which take time to settle down. But often, clients wonder if there is something they can do now to make it stop such as suing for […]
The decision to choose between divorce or mediation is one that requires a lot of thought before the process begins. Many couples consider mediation as a friendlier, more cooperative and constructive alternative for divorce. Some find that counseling leads them back together and in a better place; however, many couples may be at a different […]
With divorce as common as it is, many of our friends and co-workers offer up plenty of advice and horror stories about how to handle this decision. Sharing anecdotes and their opinions, our friends can often be a source of anxiety when discussing divorce. If you are considering or currently handling one, getting through divorce […]
When a spouse begins considering divorce and starting over, there is often concern over when and how to move out. During the pendency of the divorce, living together can become impossible. Rehashing old fights and riding the waves of emotion that accompany a split can be too much to bear – especially while work and […]
When couples or individuals start thinking about divorce, many questions will inevitably be discussed and Googled; from filing fees to how long it will take to get divorced, there are many confusing aspects. A fundamental issue that plays a major role throughout the divorce process is defining date of separation and understanding what it means.
For complex/high income divorce cases, there are often multiple sources of income to consider. Whether or not these sources are to be considered as income for support can mean a dramatic difference, especially where gifts and loans are involved. In a recent Pennsylvania support case, Suzanne D. v. Stephen W., 65 A3d 965 (2013), the […]
In cases where a divorce is initiated by marital misconduct, the concept of alimony can be even more daunting than usual. It is not unusual for the conduct of the cheating spouse to come up in most of the conversations that take place during the divorce process; it can be painful and frustrating. In Pennsylvania, […]
When couples are considering divorce, many often wonder if their marriage can be annulled. What seems like a simple alternative to going through the divorce process is in fact a slightly more convoluted area of domestic relations. To qualify for marriage annulment in Pennsylvania, there must be either a void or voidable marriage which requires […]
