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During a divorce, you and your spouse must divide up your entire lives, including property and other assets. To facilitate this, consider entering into a property settlement agreement, which will help you make better sense of your finances and assets.
A property settlement agreement is a method for dividing property. Unless otherwise stipulated, any property acquired by either spouse during a marriage is considered community property. Any bank accounts shared between both spouses, even if the money in the account originally belonged to only one of them, constitutes community property.
Naturally, each spouse can have separate property, but this must have been kept completely separate from joint accounts and joint ownership. For example, a husband’s second home may count as separate property, but only if he purchased it before the marriage and it remained exclusively and expressly his, or if he and his wife decided and agreed in writing that it belonged to him.
Dividing Property
The method of property division depends on the state in which the couple lives. A few states, such as Arizona and California, operate on the principle of community property, under which all property is divided 50-50 between each spouse. In equitable division states such as Pennsylvania, property is divided “equitably” according to a number of factors, including the length of the marriage, the health of each spouse, and child custody arrangements. This may or may not mean that property is divided 50-50.
Your Separate Property Agreement
When entering into a separate property agreement, you and your spouse have the opportunity to work together and try to make sure that you each get what you want out of the divorce. If the two of you are still amicable, you can divide residences, cars, bank or investment accounts, and other assets in a way that is agreeable to both of you and fair to your children, so that they have stable and healthy homes.
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No matter what your marital status is, you and your former spouse still have to work together as parents to provide safe, healthy environments for your children. In this video, you’ll get some tips about parenting in the midst of a divorce.
The expert in the video advises parents to plan ahead when telling their kids about the impending divorce, being sure to pick a calm time that will give the kids time to process the information. When divorced, parents need to respect and support each other by encouraging their children to spend time with the other parent.
If you're looking for a skilled and professional divorce attorney to handle your divorce case, call Larry Lefkowitz Esq. Our office has been practicing law since 1991, and we will bring extensive experience in divorce law (including no-fault divorce) and family law to your case. We don't bill by the hour, and we believe in charging reasonable fees for all of our services. For more information visit our website or give us a call at (215) 750-9202.
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The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
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Because divorce is such a difficult process, you need someone you can trust to help you get through it. With the help and advice of a good lawyer, you’ll be able to get on with your life while keeping some of your most precious possessions. For more information check out the following resources:
- The recent Powell family tragedy in Washington state has sparked concerns about national child custody laws. Read this article from USA Today to learn more.
- Are you considering filing for divorce? Read this article from the Huffington Post before you do.
- Are you having trouble coping with your divorce? Let this page from HelpGuide.org guide you through the emotional difficulties.
If you're looking for a skilled and professional divorce attorney to handle your divorce case, call Larry Lefkowitz Esq. Our office has been practicing law since 1991, and we will bring extensive experience in divorce law (including no-fault divorce) and family law to your case. We don't bill by the hour, and we believe in charging reasonable fees for all of our services. For more information visit our website or give us a call at (215) 750-9202.
In an effort to raise money for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, Larry Lefkowitz is offering to donate $1 for every person who “Likes” the official Larry Lefkowitz Facebook page!
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
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Some say that modern technology emboldens people. There’s something about the internet that seems separate from the real world—a phenomenon that causes many to behave differently online. However, social media sites like Facebook.com and Match.com are very real—as are the messages sent through them. Here is a brief look at how cell phones and social media sites can be leveraged during at-fault divorce proceedings:
Definition of At-Fault Divorce
When Pennsylvania couples split, they can choose to file either a no-fault or at-fault divorce. Most couples file for no-fault divorce, which ends the marriage without assigning fault to either spouse. At-fault divorce, on the other hand, becomes an option when one spouse clearly wrongs the other. Grounds for at-fault divorce include abuse, adultery, bigamy, criminal conviction, and insanity.
Evidence of Abuse
Though physical abuse is generally easy to prove, verbal abuse is often one spouse’s word over another. However, an abusive voicemail message or Facebook post can offer substantial proof. Harsh words, whether spoken or posted on social media sites, can give the abused spouse leverage in divorce negotiations or key evidence should the divorce go to trial.
Proof of Extramarital Affairs
Sometimes it’s hard to remember that words said or actions performed on the internet can have real-world consequences. For example, one may be more inclined to flirt with an extramarital lover another over the internet, when in fact these illicit web posts can be used as legitimate evidence during at-fault divorce proceedings.
If you're looking for a skilled and professional divorce attorney to handle your divorce case, call Larry Lefkowitz Esq. Our office has been practicing law since 1991, and we will bring extensive experience in divorce law (including no-fault divorce) and family law to your case. We don't bill by the hour, and we believe in charging reasonable fees for all of our services. For more information visit our website or give us a call at (215) 750-9202.
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The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
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Since choosing to file for divorce is an extremely personal decision, some people decide to go through the process alone. While this may seem like a good idea at first, going through a divorce without legal assistance may compromise your finances or lifestyle. Here are a few of the risks that come with trying to file for divorce without an attorney:
Prolonging the Process
Since filing for divorce represents a big change in your legal status, the process involves a fair amount of paperwork. If you choose to fill out and submit this paperwork yourself, you may make a few critical mistakes that can delay the process for weeks or even months. Trying to successfully negotiate the terms of your divorce without an experienced attorney could draw out the process even more.
Forfeiting Child Custody
The divorce process can be especially difficult if you and your spouse have children. Not only do you have to tend to your children’s emotional needs, but you have to decide which of you gets custody. If your spouse has a lawyer and you don’t, you’ll have a very tough time winning child custody or even fair visitation rights.
Losing Important Assets
One of the trickiest aspects of a divorce is figuring out how to split up assets such as property, cars, and bank accounts. Even if it seems clear which belongings are yours, you’ll find that a cunning opposing lawyer can argue you out of some of your most valuable assets. To ensure that you keep all of the property that is rightfully yours, be sure to hire a skilled attorney.
If you're looking for a skilled and professional divorce attorney to handle your divorce case, call Larry Lefkowitz Esq. Our office has been practicing law since 1991, and we will bring extensive experience in divorce law (including no-fault divorce) and family law to your case. We don't bill by the hour, and we believe in charging reasonable fees for all of our services. For more information visit our website or give us a call at (215) 750-9202.
In an effort to raise money for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, Larry Lefkowitz is offering to donate $1 for every person who “Likes” the official Larry Lefkowitz Facebook page!
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
