Monthly Archives: January 2025
Uncontested Divorce and Mediation: What are the Benefits?
We’re used to seeing divorce portrayed on television and in movies as a high-conflict affair. That might work in drama, but it doesn’t necessarily work in real life. There is more than one way to end a marriage. One of those ways makes for bad television but is great for your peace of mind,… Read More »
Prenups versus Postnups: Which One is Right For Me?
Most couples don’t envision their marriage ending when they tie the knot. They take “till death do us part” seriously. At the beginning of the marriage, they would never consider getting a prenuptial agreement to determine what happens to assets if the marriage should end. They’re in the honeymoon phase when everything seems perfect…. Read More »
How Are Businesses Appraised During a Divorce?
Pennsylvania is considered an equitable distribution state. That means that assets are divided fairly—not necessarily evenly. All assets that are considered a part of the marital estate are divided between the parties to a divorce. In order to do this fairly, assets, including businesses, must be appraised. The process of valuating a business is… Read More »
Study: Rates of “Gray Divorce” Have Tripled Since 1990
Divorce among those aged 65 and over has tripled since 1990, according to a recent study. In 1990, the rate of divorce among seniors was only 5%. Today, that number has ballooned to 15%, according to the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University. Two factors that have led… Read More »