Monthly Archives: June 2024
What Should I Include in a Prenuptial Agreement?
While prenuptial agreements have a bad rap, it’s important to understand that there already is a prenuptial agreement in place. Pennsylvania’s laws concerning divorce determine how marital assets are divided, how alimony is calculated, and on what basis judges make decisions during a divorce. While drafting a prenuptial agreement can feel a bit like… Read More »
Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement in Philadelphia?
With around half of all marriages ending in divorce, prenuptial agreements are becoming more popular across the United States. Today, married couples are preparing for their weddings by protecting their interests should their marriage fail. While it may seem a bit like “preparing for a divorce,” the alternative is that you allow the state’s… Read More »
Can I Be Forced to Pay Permanent Alimony in Pennsylvania?
A divorcing couple must resolve numerous matters before their divorce is finalized. These include issues such as the distribution of assets, child custody, child support, and, yes, alimony. Unlike child support, alimony or spousal maintenance are payments made from one spouse to another to support that spouse during and after the divorce. If one… Read More »