Divorce and Finances

Michael Hughes, attorney-mediator at Alpha center for Divorce Mediation

Aug 20, 2020

How to Calculate Alimony in Pennsylvania

Dividing Finances, Divorce and Finances, Divorce and the Law, Divorce in Pennsylvania, Divorce Mediation

What is the Purpose of Alimony? First, let’s define alimony. Alimony is a post-divorce payment that one divorced spouse makes to the other. It is …

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May 15, 2020

Can I keep my inheritance in my divorce?

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It depends. The 1980 revision of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code created equitable distribution. Equitable distribution means that all assets and liabilities – your finances and …

Apr 10, 2020

COVID-19 – Is it the Right Time to File for a Modification of Support?

Child Support Mediation, Divorce and Children, Divorce and Finances, Financial Planning

We are all dealing with different issues during the Covid-19 crisis. Many in Pennsylvania and our country are facing layoffs or have lost their jobs. …

Mar 13, 2020

Divorce without Destruction and without Competing Divorce Attorneys

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What if, instead of trying to get as much as they can for the present, a divorcing couple worked toward preserving as much as they …

Mar 22, 2019

Divorce Mediation: Gain Control of Financial and Support Decisions

Child Support Mediation, Divorce and Finances, Divorce Mediation

Dealing with finances during separation and divorce is a two-step process. The first is to divide the marital assets and debts. The second is to …

Mar 1, 2019

Snap! Make My Divorce Appear!

Divorce and Finances, Divorce Mediation, Divorce Settlement, Divorce Survival

When faced with the reality of divorce, many people just want to get it over with. And there are many offers that claim this can be done.

Jan 7, 2019

Tis the Season for Financial Reason

Divorce and Finances, Financial, Financial Planning, Plan Future, Uncategorized

January is usually a bit of a letdown. Holidays are over, winter is in charge, and it hardly seems possible another year has passed. Unfortunately, …

Apr 13, 2018

Health Insurance After Divorce

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Consider Your Options Sooner Rather than Later Heath coverage after divorce is critical. And in the case of many women it becomes an affordability issue. …

Nov 27, 2017

Breaking Up the Mortgage after the Marriage Breaks Up

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Divorces are tough. They are tough emotionally. They are tough legally. They are tough financially. One of the many issues to face is what to …

Sep 21, 2017

You are the CEO of your life! Take Charge!

Divorce and Finances, Divorce Survival, Financial, Financial Planning, Plan Future

You are in the Financial Driver’s Seat After a divorce, many people experience a substantial change in living style. Let’s face it, where there were two …