Equitable Distribution - In order to evaluate and divide the marital estate, Pennsylvania courts rely on Equitable Distribution, or ED. Factors taken into account include each parties' ages, work histories, education, earning capacities, disabilities, and separate estates. Ultimately, the Court's goal is to ensure that both parties are able to support themselves after the divorce. When determining which assets are marital and which are non-marital, the Court judges the cont

Three Types of Support Between Spouses In Pennsylvania, other than child support, there are three types of support a spouse may be required to provide to another spouse. The divisions are based on the status of the case: before a divorce is filed, during litigation of a divorce, and after the entry of a divorce decree. The first type of support is Spousal Support, which can begin from the first separation of the parties. Spousal support is based on need and can be refused t

As loving and caring parents, you always have the best interests of your children at heart. Custody litigation can be a physically and emotionally challenging experience for you and your loved ones. Here are certain key points to keep in mind if custody litigation poses a problem for you. Matters regarding custody in PA are determined based on the best interests of the child. The personal objectives of the parents come second to the needs of the child. The standard of bes