By Louis Wm. Martini, Jr., P.C. | Published April 24, 2020 | Posted in Divorce | Tagged Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, divorce lawyer, stimulus check |
Who Gets the Stimulus Check When Spouses Are Separated or Divorcing?
Going through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes that might need to be made regarding custody and visitation arrangements while travel is restricted, negotiations over property division need to address any new economic Read More
Read More3 tips for financially recovering after divorce
3 tips for financially recovering after divorce Going through a divorce can result in a devastating financial aftermath. Once you divide all your property, pay your legal fees and start living on a single income, you may struggle to simply make ends meet. When you are in a financial hole after divorce, it may seem impossible Read More
Read MoreTax switch in alimony may signal big changes
Tax switch in alimony may signal big changes Divorcing spouses in Pennsylvania have long been concerned about the financial implications of the end of their marriage. This is only natural as all of a sudden a family must sustain two households on the money that it previously sustained one with. In addition to simply making Read More
Read MoreHow alimony is determined during a divorce
How alimony is determined during a divorce When people get divorced in Pennsylvania, they may wonder how they will support themselves if the other spouse was the breadwinner. In this situation, a court may award alimony so people can continue their current standard of living. Before someone receives alimony, numerous factors are usually considered. FindLaw says Read More
Read More3 tips for saving money on your divorce
3 tips for saving money on your divorce When you know your marriage is coming to an end, one of the main things you have concerns about is how much it will cost. The financial impact of your divorce does not need to completely destroy you. It is true that it can be quite expensive, Read More
Read MorePreparing for your divorce: 3 financial tips
Preparing for your divorce: 3 financial tips Divorce takes a toll on your emotions. Splitting up is a draining and disheartening thing to go through. It is often difficult to think practically about your finances when you are in the middle of an emotional storm. When you think about all the things you need to Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding the factors behind a divorce
Understanding the factors behind a divorce When Pennsylvania residents consider divorce, they may think this happens because of a drastic event in the marriage, such as infidelity. However, marriages can end for a number of reasons. Sometimes infidelity does cause a marriage to end. LiveAbout.com says that this situation usually is not the primary problem Read More
Read MoreDivorce when domestic abuse has occurred
Divorce when domestic abuse has occurred In September 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill making it easier for domestic abuse victims to get a divorce. His office explained that under the new law, unanimously passed by both legislative chambers, a spousal abuse victim can forgo the mandated divorce counseling normally required for divorces if she Read More
Read MoreIs Pennsylvania a community property state?
Is Pennsylvania a community property state? If you are a married Pennsylvania resident contemplating divorce, you probably are wondering how assets accumulated during a marriage are allocated during a divorce. While Pennsylvania is not a community property state, whatever property you and your spouse acquired during your marriage, including all money earned by each of you, is Read More
Read MoreDealing with hidden assets in divorce
Dealing with hidden assets in divorce Pennsylvanian residents who go into a divorce are likely not expecting to unearth hidden assets that their spouse has been keeping away from them. Unfortunately, this is the reality that some people may face. In fact, HuffPost shares that the National Endowment for Financial Education reported 2 out of Read More
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