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04.08.2024

How Is Alimony Calculated in Pennsylvania? 

How Is Alimony Calculated in Pennsylvania?
Quick Takeaways – Johnson Duffie style Quick Takeaways Alimony is discretionary, based on need and ability. Two types: pendente lite and post-divorce. Not spousal support; equitable reimbursement is different. No set formula; courts weigh 17 factors. Gather finances and records; hire experienced counsel. In This Article Alimony is critical to divorce proceedings, providing financial assistance […]
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11.06.2023

A Comprehensive Divorce Mediation Checklist

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In This Article Divorce can be a challenging process when you and your spouse struggle to agree on fundamental topics such as asset division, child custody and spousal support. Divorce mediation can be the ideal solution to help you settle matters from a neutral standpoint. This involves help from a skilled mediator who assesses both […]
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03.02.2021

How to Calculate Child Support in PA

In Pennsylvania, child support paid by one parent to the other parent is calculated using the “income shares” model so that each parent’s share of the basic support obligation is proportional to his or her monthly net income. The amount of support will generally be based upon the parents’ combined monthly net incomes and the number of children being supported.  Pennsylvania has adopted a chart showing the presumed …
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02.25.2021

Grounds for Full Custody of Child

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When parents are separating, it is common to hear one or both of the parents addressing grounds for full custody of the child.  If this sounds like something you have said, know that it is important to clarify what it is you are seeking. Are you seeking the right to make all decisions regarding your child, without input from the other parent? Are you seeking …
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02.18.2021

Who Keeps the House in a Divorce?

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Often, the largest asset a couple has is the house that they live in together.  If your house was purchased during the marriage, then it is considered a marital asset which must be divided if you and your spouse get divorced.  This is true regardless of whether both of your names, or just one of your names, are on the deed. If there is a …
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02.05.2021

Name Change After Divorce

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Interestingly, name change after divorce is one of the least expensive and most simple processes associated with divorce. Your divorce attorney can prepare a one page, notarized document to file called a Notice of Intention to Resume a Prior Surname. You can assume any surname which you have used previously with no hearing required. The process of legally changing your last name after divorce usually takes less …
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