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Faster Divorce in PA? House Bill 380 could save a year for some

By Elissa C. Goldberg / August 15, 2016

Current Pennsylvania divorce law offers a two-year separation as grounds for divorce. This is known as no-fault divorce under Section §3301(d) of the Pennsylvania divorce code. It is typically used by couples who do not agree that the marriage is irretrievably broken. This allows the party that wants the divorce to proceed, after two years…

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Divorce in Bucks County Take Charge of the Fear

By Elissa C. Goldberg / May 16, 2016

Divorce. Scary, right? Okay, so here’s the story, you say. “My spouse is threatening to file for divorce. I am really scared. All I can think is: ‘Where will I find the money to survive?’ We have always shared the expenses, both checks go into the checking account and together we just make ends meet.…

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Reasons for Divorce are Few and Many

By Elissa C. Goldberg / May 4, 2016

Divorce has many causes. Yet the majority of my clients’ marriages seem to have failed for three reasons: A struggle for control, disputes over money or alcohol/drug addiction, or a combination thereof. Identifying the emotional sticky points is often key to successful legal negotiations. By control, I mean there is a power struggle in the relationship, typically…

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