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Why and How to Ask for a Prenuptial Agreement

By Elissa C. Goldberg / December 6, 2018

When you’re in love and starting your life together, you hardly want to think about getting divorced and splitting the assets. For this reason, prenuptial agreements have a very bad reputation. There is the risk that starting the discussion will burst the bubble of “happily ever after” that all young couples dream of, so the…

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Pennsylvania: How does divorce mediation work?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / November 29, 2018

Divorce mediation is a particular specialty in the larger field of mediation. In Pennsylvania, mediators are not certified, so be sure to examine the background of a mediator you intend to hire for your divorce. As the name implies, mediation is the process of finding a median, or midpoint, where two parties in conflict can…

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Tax Implications of Divorce and What You Can Do

By Elissa C. Goldberg / November 29, 2018

For tax purposes, a couple is considered married if their decree of divorce has not been finalized by December 31. Thus, the year that it is finalized is the year that most tax changes will take effect. However, if you consider the tax implications during the negotiation period, you and your spouse can make decisions…

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