How Are Assets Divided During Divorce in Pennsylvania?
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How Are Assets Divided During Divorce in Pennsylvania?

Divorce can bring many challenges, and one of the most complex is dividing financial assets. If you’re going through a divorce in Pennsylvania, understanding how the courts handle asset division is critical. Below, we explain what “equitable distribution” means, what property counts, what factors the courts look at, and how you can prepare.

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What Does Supervised Visitation Mean?
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What Does Supervised Visitation Mean?

Within child custody matters, sometimes a court will require visitation as a term of granting supervision to a parent or guardian. There are different types of visitation but one that is possible in Pennsylvania courts is supervised visitation.  

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What is “Child Custody?”
Family Law Crystal L. McLaughlin Family Law Crystal L. McLaughlin

What is “Child Custody?”

Child custody in the state of Pennsylvania determines who has actual custodianship over a specific child. The person (or persons) with legal custody over the child has the right to make decisions in the best interest of the child pertaining to health, education, and religious decisions.

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How Much Alimony Can I Expect to Receive?
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How Much Alimony Can I Expect to Receive?

There is no exact formula for calculating how much you may receive from a former spouse through alimony. In Pennsylvania, courts have the power to determine how much one is required to pay in alimony and thus how much you will receive.

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How are Assets Divided During Divorce?
Family Law Crystal L. McLaughlin Family Law Crystal L. McLaughlin

How are Assets Divided During Divorce?

Pennsylvania courts generally divide marital property equally. For the most part, either spouse should receive 50% of the marital property. This also means that 50% of any marital debts will also fall on each spouse.  Although this is the general rule, the court may skew the distribution so that one spouse receives more than 50% of the marital estate.

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Benefiting Your Family - Flat Fee Family Law
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Benefiting Your Family - Flat Fee Family Law

By now, you know The Skeen Firm wants to handle your Family Law matter on our Flat Fee platform. We get it; no divorce is fun. Custody battles are tough. And equitable distribution is often a complex challenge. That is why we have a flat fee approach; predictability is our first method of promoting stability.

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Navigating Divorce in Washington County, Pennsylvania: Your Comprehensive Guide
Family Law Crystal L. McLaughlin Family Law Crystal L. McLaughlin

Navigating Divorce in Washington County, Pennsylvania: Your Comprehensive Guide

Divorce is a life-altering event that can be emotionally and financially challenging.  If you find yourself going through a divorce in Washington County, PA (or anywhere, for that matter), then it is crucial for you to understand your rights and the legal process.  In this comprehensive guide, we will break down the key aspects of a divorce in Washington County, provide useful insights, and offer guidance to help you navigate this difficult time.

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Alimony, Spousal and Child Support…Oh, My!
Family Law Crystal L. McLaughlin Family Law Crystal L. McLaughlin

Alimony, Spousal and Child Support…Oh, My!

The end of a marriage is a difficult time for anyone, and the financial consequences of untangling two lives can make it even worse. Although each is unique, alimony, spousal support and child support are all similar in the sense that one spouse is making a payment for the benefit of someone else (the other spouse or the parties’ children).

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So your marriage is coming to an end.  Now what? Part II
Family Law Crystal L. McLaughlin Family Law Crystal L. McLaughlin

So your marriage is coming to an end. Now what? Part II

You’ve gotten over the initial shock of realizing that your marriage is over. Now what? Well, now you have some tough decisions to make starting with what do you want out of the divorce. Some preliminary matters to work though include who stays in the house, who gets physical custody of the children, who gets possession of the family pet, and how will the assets/debts be divided.

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