Pennsylvania Family Law Blog

When spouses decide that it is time to file for divorce, it is rarely a simple, quick process. However, couples who created prenuptial agreements typically enjoy less conflict and quicker resolution, provided that their agreements hold up to scrutiny. Prenuptial agreements with improper or inaccurate language often create more conflicts than they avoid, and may prolong the divorce process.

If you face divorce, your prenuptial agreement may help streamline the process and protect your priorities, as long as it is a valid agreement. If you are unclear about the agreement's validity, be sure to use high-quality legal resources and guidance as you need them. A strong divorce strategy builds on the existing terms of your agreement to ensure that your rights remain secure throughout the divorce process.

For many couples considering the end of their marriage in Pennsylvania, the biggest concern will be what happens to their family home. The equity you have built in your home over the course of your marriage may represent a substantial amount of your total household income.

It may also be the biggest single asset that you have. It is only natural to want a fair share of those assets. There are certain issues that you should carefully consider before developing a strategy regarding the equity in your marital home.

Child custody is typically one of the hardest-fought aspects of a divorce. Even after one parent becomes the primary caregiver, the other often retains his or her custodial rights.

What happens when the primary caregiver wants or needs to move? What happens if that move significantly affects the ex-spouse's ability to co-parent? Which parent's rights take precedence over the other? It's a tricky situation that doesn't have an easy answer. Each case is unique and requires a unique resolution.