A comedian once asked, “Why is divorce so expensive?”. Answer: “Because it’s worth it!”. The truth of the matter is that the average cost of obtaining a divorce varies according to the complexity of the case. Where there are few assets and issues, Gardner Law...
ALIMONY IN PENNSYLVANIA Alimony has been in Pennsylvania for a long time, despite inaccurate stories to the contrary. In 1980, the Pennsylvania Legislature enacted the Divorce Code and Alimony “Factors” were codified. These factors include, among others, the length...
All assets and liabilities acquired during marriage comprise the marital asset. These include the marital home and furnishings, as well as vehicles and other tangible items. Intangible assets such as retirement accounts, 401(k)s, and investment accounts are also...
“Discovery” is the collection of information regarding assets and liabilities. This includes accumulating statements for all investments and retirement plans. It is important for everyone to gather as much accurate information available so that counsel and the...
In Pennsylvania, an engagement ring is considered a “conditional gift” to the recipient of the ring, i.e. the person who was proposed to by another. A condition must be met for “completion” of the gift. The condition that must be met is not the engagement but rather...
As a result of the United States Supreme Court’s historic decision in US. v. Windsor, wherein the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act was determined to be unconstitutional and Pennsylvania subsequent acknowledgement of marriage equality, wedding bells are ringing for...
