Divorce Topics

Ten Steps to Protect Your Finances During a Divorce Your divorce agreement will help determine your financial future. Here are ten of the most common financial mistakes made during divorce and how to avoid them. 1. Consider legal fees: Divorce can be expensive, especially if you and your spouse can’t agree. Make sure that you […]

Cash-based business is a term that refers to companies that take most or a large percentage of their payments in cash. This setup often involves less documentation than other business structures. However, it can create legal complications and problems with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). During a divorce, a cash-based business can also create additional […]

Nesting is a fairly new form of parenting arrangement that allows the children to stay in the family home while the parents take turns as the primary caretakers.

Divorce can be tricky, and sometimes spouses disappear before the court date. When this happens, your spouse fails to respond to an official complaint or ignores you filing for divorce. An important thing to keep in mind is if you get an attorney and ensure everything is in order on your end, even if your […]

Divorce is a sad, frustrating experience for children. Two of the most important people in their young lives won’t be living together anymore, and that sucks. As a parent, you should do everything to ensure you save your kids from lifelong emotional wounds. I remember a client was telling me something. This was a long […]

Divorce fatigue is a real thing. When you and your partner are finally calling it quits on your marriage, it’s likely that you’ll be overwhelmed by emotions—some of anticipation, some of confusion, and some of bitterness. That’s understandable. However, when these emotions build up over time, they breed a far greater nemesis: divorce fatigue. Fortunately, […]

In this video: Philadelphia Divorce Lawyers Thomas Petrelli and Melinda Previtera discuss hidden assets, such as cryptocurrency, during divorce. For many, cryptocurrency is the proverbial gift that keeps on giving. Popularly known as “crypto” or “bitcoin”, cryptocurrency has undoubtedly transformed the way people carry out transactions and store digital assets. However, like any other new […]

It’s natural to feel nervous about going to court, especially when you know you’ll have to speak before a judge. To top it off, a family law case is often an emotional experience, as they involve sensitive situations like divorce, child custody, child support,  domestic violence, spousal support, or other issues. If you will be […]

Divorce is not only hard on you and your soon-to-be-ex, but it is also hard on the kids. In fact, it’s hard on the whole family. You’ve invested a lot in the relationship, but your kids were born into this partnership, and it can take a lot to cope.  This is a time in your […]

When you separate from a spouse, you will worry about who will take the kids. Depending on your situation, you may need a lawyer to figure out the proper parenting plan. It can be tricky to agree to the terms set during a divorce, especially when the kids are older. The first thing you need […]