In Pennsylvania, divorcing parties retain their separate property, which is defined as property acquired before marriage, acquired in exchange for separate property, gifts and inheritances, and property designated separate by valid agreement. All other property is classified as marital and is divided equitably between the parties based on sixteen statutory factors. Our firm has experience handling divorces involving significant assets and accumulated wealth and can provide effective representation to ensure the fair and equitable distribution of your marital property.
In addition to the above family law areas, we also handle the following:
- Grandparent Visitation
- Legal Separation
- Paternity
- Domestic Violence
- Name Changes
- Annulment
We welcome the opportunity to assist you with your family law needs. In the event you wish to meet with us to discuss your family law issues, we recommend that you begin collecting the following documentation for our review:
For Divorce and Support cases:
- account numbers, balances, creditor information, and statements for all debts including mortgages, home equity loan, car loans/leases, credit cards, etc.
- bank account statements (savings and checking)
- brokerage, retirement account statements
- tax returns for the last two years
- current pay stubs
- appraisal, market analysis, or any other evidence of home value
For all other types of cases:
- any pleadings or prior orders previously filed
- copy of case file
- any documentation you feel may be relevant to your case
We ask that you bring the above documentation with you to our first meeting so that we can make the most of your initial consultation. However, if you are unable to obtain any of the above documents, we will assist in collecting it for you.