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.…
Read MoreIn Pennsylvania, legal thinking is that everyone should have a prenuptial agreement. In the keystone state, you can even create a prenuptial agreement AFTER you’ve already married. (Call me if you want to understand how.) Viewed with a long term perspective, a prenuptial agreement is considered part of estate planning. While some newlyweds might find it distasteful…
Read MoreMessy, adversarial divorces are out. Collaborative law divorces are in. Collaborative law divorce is when both parties separately retain specially trained collaborative law attorneys. Both parties and their counsel then sit down together with the goal of reaching a settlement in a civil manner and, most importantly, avoiding a trial. Collaborative divorce is, in essence,…
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