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Both to ease the burden on your family and to find the perfect final resting spot, you and your husband or wife may have decided to buy a cemetery burial plot or vault space. Because of the fees and other expenses that are often part of purchasing a burial plot, your plot may also be […]

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. Divorce is hard. But for many families, it is the only way to move forward with a fresh start in life. When one or two of you are federal government employees, dividing assets is even more of a challenge. Our team of attorneys at Petrelli Previtera, LLC is here […]

Going through a divorce is never easy; in fact, many people will describe it as one of the most emotionally and financially challenging experiences they have ever gone through. However, trying to handle the divorce process can be made all the more difficult if you are dealing with a spouse that has narcissistic tendencies. For […]

Pennsylvania couples may find that a divorce requires a great deal of planning when it comes to deciding on how to split their property. Because both spouses have ownership rights of the assets they acquired together during a marriage, a tedious and potentially disagreeable quarrel may arise over who keeps a shared property. When two […]

Simply the word ‘divorce’ causes stress and anxiety. It conjures concern about the expenses, dread about impending arguments and the fear of leaving your fate in the hands of a judge in a courtroom. Fortunately, there are a few alternative options for divorce that allow for separating couples to steer clear of the court and […]

The traditional way of divorcing your spouse by litigating the matter in court has a lot of downsides. Litigation is a contentious process that may escalate the conflict between you and your spouse. This can make co-parenting more difficult and less pleasant for everyone, including your children. Neither you nor your spouse have any control […]

Once you separate emotions from the day-to-day aspects of divorce, you may find that the process boils down to dividing up your assets and debts. For many former couples, the equity they have in their shared home is among their most significant assets, so figuring out how to divide it up is a critical step […]

There has been a recent uptick in grey divorce, divorce over the age of 50, over the past few years. When couples in this age group get divorced, they often are concerned about the impact divorce can have on their retirement funds. Since retirement funds can be deemed marital property, they are subject to division […]

An increasingly popular way divorcing couples handle their matters is through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). In divorce mediation, a neutral mediator helps you and your ex-spouse settle your differences outside of the courtroom. The mediator will help you communicate effectively with your ex in deciding the terms of your divorce. Consider these factors before deciding […]

How To Void A Settlement Agreement in Maryland When There Is a Big Difference Between Spouses in Education or Finances In marriages, there are many things that couples have in common, such as hobbies or interests. However, there are many marriages in which there are differences when it comes to certain aspects of life. There […]