There are two categories of financial abuse: abuse during marriage that is consistent with general controlling behavior, and financial deception that is intended to make an ex-spouse suffer in the case of a divorce. It can be difficult to prove financial abuse, but it is especially important to do so, especially if the spouse intends…
Read MorePennsylvania law does not automatically award alimony to either spouse. It must be negotiated during settlement or awarded by the court. Pennsylvania recognizes several different alimony categories, generally paid by the spouse with the higher income to the spouse with a lower income: Spousal Support – paid between separation and filing for divorce Alimony Pendente…
Read MoreGenerally in a Bucks County divorce, if one spouse wants to keep the house, that spouse pays the other spouse the value of the asset. When that spouse (for the sake of this article we will say the wife) does not have sufficient funds or the ability to secure a loan for the amount needed,…
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