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While many people understand the concept that if you get married and things don’t work out with your spouse, it will require a divorce to legally end the relationship. All states are able to determine their own divorce laws and manage marriage and divorce at their own discretion. This means that as you cross state […]

Whether you were married decades ago or only a few years ago, you may have found comfort in the fact that you and your spouse signed a prenuptial agreement. No matter what happened, you already knew the outcome if your marriage were to dissolve. Or did you? Now you and your spouse have decided to […]

Divorce is a process that can require the disclosure of many private details of your personal life and marriage, including your finances. Judges, multiple attorneys, your children, other appointees of the court, and even the public may learn about the state of your finances during traditional legal divorce proceedings. Your earnings, debts, and other sensitive […]

Dividing assets during divorce can be one of the most complex and emotionally charged parts of the process. Even before the paperwork is filed, some spouses attempt to hide or move marital property. Acting early can make all the difference in protecting your financial future. Watch: Why Timing Matters When Protecting Assets If you suspect […]

If you have decided to divorce, doing some research is the logical next step. Below are a few factors to get you started. Preparing for Divorce First Steps in Preparing for Divorce: Practical Aspects to Consider, including Separation and Living Arrangements The first step in preparing for divorce is considering the practical aspects such as […]

For many people, divorce is something they have never been through before. Even for people who are on a subsequent marriage, each divorce is unique just as each marriage is unique. It is inherently full of uncertainties and unknowns that you have little or no control over. If you are approaching a divorce, you may […]

Petrelli Previtera, LLC is proud to announce that Super Lawyers has selected two members of our family law firm for the 2019 publication. Thomas Petrelli and Melinda Previtera were recognized for their outstanding advocacy in the field of family law.  The firm’s 2019 recognition is as follows: Thomas Petrelli: Selected to 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers […]

If your spouse is refusing to sign divorce papers, there are still some options to proceed with dissolving your marriage. We welcome you to contact Petrelli Previtera, LLC with questions about proceeding with a divorce in PA. Feel free to call us at 866-465-5395 or schedule a consultation online. An attorney can answer your questions […]

Your divorce is finally final. The judge has issued the final order and the paperwork has been signed, stamped, and delivered. You are officially single and ready to start a new chapter in your life. And then, the past comes knocking at your door at the most inconvenient times. Join us today as we discuss […]

With so many happy couples eager to say “I Do” each year, it is concerning that nearly 40 percent of first-time marriages, 60 percent of second marriages, and 73 percent of third marriages end in divorce. To help you maintain wedded bliss until death does you part, tune in to today’s post where we offer […]