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Pennsylvania Prenuptial Agreements and the New Tax Law

By Elissa C. Goldberg / February 23, 2018

Prenuptial agreements don’t first come to mind when one thinks of the new Tax Act. As previously discussed, the Act (signed by President Trump on December 22, 2017) will eliminate tax deductions for alimony beginning in 2019. How does this affect existing prenuptial agreements? Many prenuptial agreements contain language about alimony in case of divorce,…

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How to Modify Child Support in Pennsylvania

By Elissa C. Goldberg / February 22, 2018

The state of Pennsylvania vigorously enforces child support agreements. The state works under the assumption that child support payments are in place for the best interest of the child and that children should continue to receive the same level of financial support that he or she would have had if the family had stayed together.…

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Pennsylvania Divorce: Is mediation the right choice for you?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / February 6, 2018

Mediation is an approach to divorce that can save you time and, more importantly, money. When you choose mediation, you hire one mediator – not two lawyers – and you speak directly to each other, not through your attorneys. Common sense dictates that two people who negotiate directly with each other are going to proceed…

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