Blog: Divorce

10/9/13

Pennsylvania couples should know dangers of putting off divorce

There may be couples or individuals who are in a rush to finalize their There are separations that go one for quite some time. During that separation time, if you are still legally married, you are bound together financially. This means if your spouse gets into any kind of financial trouble, you are considered part of the equation even if you live separate lives. This financial trouble could be debts or credit problems. If...

9/30/13

Financial tips for men facing divorce

Divorce can be a difficult transition and time of upheaval for both parties involved. However, there are ways Alimony can be a significant factor in a divorce. If a wife has stayed home to take care of the children, she may get alimony that makes up for the fact that it may hard for her to gain employment. That alimony can be a lump sum, a monthly payment or an agreement to pay for...

9/23/13

Divorce rate rises for those over 50

Lately, there has been a noticeable uptick in the rate of Around 50 years, when divorce rates were lower for all age groups, only 2.8 percent of people over 50 in America were divorced. That number jumped to 11.8 percent in 2000. The latest data, cited in a census in 2011, says 15.4 percent of people over 50 were divorced. A recent report says the number has doubled since 1990. The rise in divorce...

9/11/13

Unusual request in divorce case draws attention

The requests that can be made during a The couple married in 2007 but have become nationally known because of the trial Zimmerman went through related to his role in the shooting of Trayvon Martin in Florida. Since being the acquitted, the couple, according to Shellie Zimmerman, has become estranged. Shellie Zimmerman has now filed for divorce from her husband. As part of a settlement, she has requested that her husband to maintain a...

8/26/13

Pennsylvania couples may share fears during divorce

It is not uncommon to have certain fears about the future during a For one partner, not being involved in the day to day financial decisions can make them fearful that they are not going to get a fair settlement from their spouse. There is also the fear of not even knowing for sure what assets the couple may even have that need to be split between the two partners. The most common fear...

7/31/13

New studies explains effects of divorce on kids

The entire divorce process can be complicated and life-altering for everyone involved. Even if it is a completely amicable The study recently released essentially says that for people who are under the age of 5 when their parents split suffered from a notable increase in feelings of insecurity when it comes to their relationship with their father. The parent-child relationship can remain altered even into adulthood. The study recommends that fathers who do not...

7/16/13

Divorce process may be harder with lack of communication

Anytime one half of a couple files for divorce any lack of communication or misunderstanding can make the situation all the more stressful than if communication is fluid. When one party learns of the intent to file for The couple recently made news because of a photograph that was published showing the two at a restaurant. The photograph appeared to show the husband with his hands clutched around the neck of his wife during...

6/24/13

Harold Hamm’s divorce settlement set to break record

Not only can the break-up of a marriage be emotionally difficult, it can be financially damaging as well. However, it can be particularly expensive if a The CEO of Continental Resources, Harold Hamm, is set to eclipse Murdoch’s record divorce settlement. Estimates report that Hamm’s divorce may cost him $3 billion. Although Murdoch recently announced his third divorce in mid-June, it will not even come close to matching the cost of Hamm’s divorce. Hamm...

6/5/13

Wife files for divorce, cites husbands prison term

There are as many reasons why people divorce as why people decide to marry. However, sometimes the reasons cited for divorcing a spouse can play a major role in everything that has to be dealt with afterwards, such as alimony and child support. Pennsylvania couples divorcing may want to follow the story of how a A wife has filed for divorce based on the grounds that her spouse is serving time in prison for...

4/30/13

Violation of divorce agreement can lead to charges

Many people wrongfully assume that once a divorce is final, they may not ever have to deal with each other again, at least in a legal sense. If there are kids involved and there is a A recent complaint filed against Mark Sanford by his ex-wife, Jenny Sanford, highlights how intricate divorce agreements can be. According to reports, there is a provision in their divorce agreement that the one should not be in the...