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Another Blow to College Debt

In Pennsylvania parents are not required to pay for their children’s college education. In many instances, parents in an intact marriage agree to co-sign student loans to help their children obtain an education. If a divorce...more

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Student Loan Woes: How Marriage and Divorce Affect Student Loans

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Student loans have become a familiar discussion among families and, more recently, a subject for debate between the federal government and the Courts....more

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TAX SEASON IS UPON US. Three Quick Thoughts Whether You are Divorcing or Not.

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We just saw an article published in Marketwatch (a Dow Jones electronic publication) where an executive confesses to have $100,000 in gambling debt on credit cards his spouse knows nothing about. Suffice to say there is no...more

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What Documents Should I Give My Collaborative Divorce Lawyer?

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When a client hires their collaborative divorce lawyer, they must get essential documents and evidence. Otherwise, it is hard for a lawyer to advise their client on what may be fair and reasonable settlement terms. ...more

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Let's Talk What to Bring to Your First Family Law Appointment

When you are going to meet with your family law attorney, what should you bring? Family law partner, Carolyn Mirabile discusses which documents can help your attorney gain a better picture of the marital estate for the...more

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Adding Third Parties Into a Divorce Proceeding

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A divorce proceeding can be complex enough. Where parties do not agree on one or more matters, it can turn a divorce into a contested legal proceeding. Whether the differences be on child custody, child support, spousal...more

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MARITAL DEBT And Its Realities

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The website MarketWatch publishes a kind of Dear Abby column related to family finances that touches on some very real subjects confronting families today. On July 2, columnist Quentin Fottrell published a column in which a...more

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DEBT: The Divorce Lawyer’s New Frontier

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It’s always been there. Debt. Even though the Pennsylvania Divorce Code does not really mention it by name. If you speak to the hearing officers who draw the assignment of effecting equitable distribution, they respond...more

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Do Both Parties Have to Agree to a Modification?

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After a divorce or paternity matter ends, one or both parties may want to somehow modify the judgment. In a general sense, modifications occur in cases of child custody, child support, spousal support, or alimony. However,...more

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Recent Appeals Court Decisions Clarifying Durational Limits for Alimony: Part 1

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On Friday, October 16, 2020, the Appeals Court released two unpublished decisions further defining and clarifying the durational limits of alimony in Massachusetts under the 2012 Alimony Reform Act: Clement v. Owens-Clement...more

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So you are ready to divorce...what is the process?

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You have considered your options, asked yourself the right questions, and started searching for an attorney. You are ready to get divorced. Now what? In the second episode of our new webinar series, Robin Lynch Nardone and...more

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How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Arizona?

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Frequently people ask me, “How much does it cost to get divorced?” My unsatisfying answer: it depends. Typically, the only fixed and required costs of divorce are the court filing fees. However, many people need professional...more

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Split Decisions Common After Divorce Trial

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Most parties want to settle their divorce amicably outside of court without a trial. For various reasons, some parties cannot reach a decision on every aspect of their divorce. Some parties might not even be able to reach an...more

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Prenuptial agreements require both parties to have separate counsel

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An increasing number of individuals are not considering the possibility of entering into a prenuptial agreement prior to entering a marriage. A prenuptial agreement can help resolve many issues for a party in case of a...more

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Gift Affidavits Important for Vehicle Transfers in Divorce

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In a divorce, motor vehicles can be one important piece to a divorce. In certain cases, there can be all sorts of motor vehicles in play. Individuals often just think about the cars, SUVs, vans or the trucks. But many forget...more

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Divorce financial statements: Do not overstate or understate values

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In a divorce, courts are to divide marital property in a just manner when considering all the factors in an equitable jurisdiction. To divide marital assets in a just manner, courts need to know the value of the marital...more

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Do I Need a Lawyer to Get a Divorce in Arizona?

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In Arizona, a large percentage of divorces proceed without either party hiring a lawyer. As Arizona is a no-fault divorce state, couples do not need a specific reason to file for divorce – it is sufficient that the parties...more

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