This article lists three reasons people going through a divorce should not represent themselves. One of the first decisions anybody going through a divorce will have to make is whether to hire an attorney or represent themselves. Increasingly, people are choosing...
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The perils of “gray” divorce
Roughly half of all first-time marriages in America will end in divorce. The divorce rate has stayed about the same for several years now, but one key demographic - couples over the age of 50 - are divorcing at an alarming rate. Pew Research reports that the number of...
Pennsylvania reduces waiting times for no-fault divorce
Pennsylvania is reducing the separation period for no-fault divorce from two years to one year. Waiting times for divorce in Pennsylvania are about to get a lot shorter. A recently passed law will reduce the period of separation for no-fault divorce in the state to a...
Do I really need a QDRO?
Qualified domestic relations orders may help divorcing spouses in Pennsylvania avoid losing more of their valued retirement savings than they need to. People getting divorced in Pennsylvania understandably become overwhelmed by the forms and processes involved in...
5 ways to reduce costs during a divorce
It is an understatement to say that divorce is difficult time in life. In addition to the emotional toil it can cause, it can be significantly expensive. As a result, keeping costs to a minimum during a divorce is a concern for many couples. Although you may think...
5 Things All Parents Need to Know About Estate Planning
When you're a parent, estate planning is one of the most important things you can do to help protect your loved ones. Here's what you need to know to get started. One of the most important things you can do for your children is to plan your estate. Estate planning...