The new tax law could make a difference in the way Pennsylvania high-income couples negotiate divorce settlements. The way the tax code handled alimony payments for 75 years changed when President Trump signed the legislation in December. Instead of giving a tax...
Month: December 2017
How to spot and deal with parental alienation
If a child suddenly decides that he or she doesn't want to be around one of his or her parents anymore, it may not have anything to do with that parent. In some cases, parents in Pennsylvania may be victims of attempted parental alienation. It is important to note...
Deducting alimony
People in Pennsylvania who get a divorce may be required to pay alimony to an ex-spouse. The person who receives the alimony is required to include the payments as part of his or her taxable income. The payers, or the spouses who have to pay the alimony, can usually...
What factors does the court consider in child custody cases?
Like most Pennsylvania couples, when you married and started a family, you never envisioned that it would end in divorce. Now, you face not only ending your marital relationship, but also figuring out what custody arrangements would best serve your children. Whether...
Divorce and protecting one’s credit
Getting a divorce can have a lasting effect on couples in many ways. However, Pennsylvania couples can emerge from a divorce unscathed with regard to their credit if they take certain steps to separate their finances from their spouse. The first step they should take...
Getting divorced after age 50
Many Pennsylvania residents who are over the age of 50 decide to get divorced. While there are many different reasons that people choose to do so, people who are older have special factors that they should consider before they decide to go through with their divorce...