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Pennsylvania Divorce: What is the legal date of separation?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / August 9, 2019

In separating property during a divorce, the date of separation is an important legal moment. It determines the difference between marital and non-marital property and debt. In Pennsylvania, there is no such thing as “legal” separation – you are either married or you aren’t. Still, determining a date of separation is important as it starts…

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Is A Mediated Custody Agreement A Court Order?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / August 3, 2019

Determining custody arrangements in divorce mediation or collaborative law divorce is similar to the process used in mutual consent or even litigated divorces. Two parents must come to an agreement about a custody schedule and related issues such as family, school, holiday or extracurricular events. Once a schedule is agreed upon, a document called a…

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Do I Have to Split My 401k in a Divorce?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / June 7, 2019

Unless you have a prenuptial agreement stating otherwise, all contributions to a 401k made since your wedding day and any interest or accrual since then are considered Marital Property. Therefore, that money is considered a part of the assets and liabilities to be divided in a divorce settlement. Pennsylvania is an Equitable Distribution state, which…

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