In the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, divorce courts apply what is known as the equitable division standard when it comes to addressing the distribution of marital assets and debts in divorce proceedings. Oftentimes a party to a divorce case has a certain level of confusion regarding the issue of marital assets and debts in divorce proceedings. […]
Pets typically are considered the equivalent of family members. As a result, when a couple divorces, issues surrounding a pet can be hotly contested. Since the beginning of the 21st century, there have been some changes in the laws in some states designed to recognize the unique role pets play in the lives of individuals […]
Nine states and Puerto Rico utilize the community property standard in divorce cases. The remainder of the states, as well as other U.S. jurisdictions like the District of Columbia, use the equitable division of property standard in divorce proceedings. The nine states that use the community property standard in divorce cases are Arizona, California, Idaho, […]
At the commencement of a divorce case, each party to the proceedings must complete what are known as divorce financial disclosure statements. Before a person commences the process of preparing a financial disclosure statement, there is some basic information to understand about the process and the document itself. Collecting Supporting Data The typical divorce financial […]
Child custody mediation is becoming more commonplace in jurisdictions across the United States. There are some courts that mandate child custody mediation in certain circumstances. Mediation of this nature brings divorcing or divorced parents together with a professional mediator. A mediator does not make decisions for a couple like a divorce judge. A mediator facilitates […]
