Many people consider prenuptial agreements to be the be all, end all of contracts. As It turns out, an airtight prenup is exceedingly rare. There are a number of factors that can result in a judge overturning a prenuptial agreement, but reaching that point is difficult. There are no overarching rules that govern prenups. The […]
When you get divorced there are all kinds of hurdles to overcome for both spouses. The hardest by far, however, is not going to be the division of house, property or assets—it’s going to be custody of the children, and the agreement for child support. This becomes particularly difficult when the party responsible for paying […]
Starting the Process When you file for divorce in Pennsylvania, one spouse will be the “Plaintiff” and one will be the “Defendant.” The Plaintiff is the one who is asking for the divorce, and must fill out a Complaint in Divorce form and file it at the nearest courthouse to his or her residence. This […]
Introduction In every divorce, there seems to be some sort of disagreement over the various assets involved. Among these assets are businesses owned by either the couple together, or one party. The question that becomes important is, “how do you value a business in a divorce?” This article seeks to provide a quick breakdown and […]
