A couple may want to separate before deciding to proceed with a divorce. This time apart may serve to ease into the final separation or as a means to stop it. However, in Pennsylvania, a legal separation is not recognized under the law. Divorce is the only way to end...
These days, almost everyone has a social media presence. For those going through a divorce, using social media can feel like an outlet, but it can also have a negative impact on the outcome of the legal proceedings. According to researchers, social media use can have...
Many Pennsylvania residents want to avoid probate with their estate plans. By doing so, they allow loved ones to receive their inheritances without a long, potentially expensive court supervision process. These are some of the key estate planning strategies to...
The probate process may remain a mystery until a loved one's death. Then you may find yourself thrown into this common court process armed with little to no insight. A will goes through probate in Pennsylvania regardless of the estate's value. The probate process may...
Whereas divorce terminates a marriage, an annulment may outright void a marriage as though it never happened. In contrast to divorce which does not require any specific grounds, seeking an annulment in Pennsylvania is possible with only limited grounds. There is a...
If someone in your family has special needs, you likely need to think about their well-being and the ways in which your estate plan will affect their future. For example, some people do not understand the potential consequences of receiving assets through certain...
Whereas divorce terminates a marriage, an annulment may outright void a marriage as though it never happened. In contrast to divorce which does not require any specific grounds, seeking an annulment in Pennsylvania is possible with only limited grounds. There is a...
Creating a will can help your loved ones carry out your final wishes after you pass away, but what happens when a major life event changes the circumstances you already laid out in writing? Farm Bureau Financial Services reports that wills play many roles, from...
Creating a will can help your loved ones carry out your final wishes after you pass away, but what happens when a major life event changes the circumstances you already laid out in writing? Farm Bureau Financial Services reports that wills play many roles, from...
The military lifestyle involves many challenges that civilians might not always appreciate or understand. Maintaining a healthy relationship while in the military faces difficulties such as frequent moves and lengthy deployments. Marriages and divorces for military...