Harrisburg Law Blog
The basics on property division in Pennsylvania
“What’s yours is mine and mine is yours” may work out well while you are married but it can become a real sticking point when you are getting divorced. When you are negotiating a marriage settlement agreement or going through divorce litigation it is important to...
Bankruptcy exemptions in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg residents contemplating bankruptcy may feel a sense of relief at the idea of having their debts erased and making a fresh financial start. Despite this, there may be concerns about having to give up your property or lower your standard of living for several...
Understanding Chapter 11 bankruptcy
It isn’t easy to consider filing for bankruptcy, but it can provide much needed debt relief and offer the borrower a new start. Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows a reorganization of a business’s debts and assets. It may be the right option for companies that need time to...
What is the difference between legal and physical custody?
Child custody can be a contentious issue during and outside of divorce proceedings. When Pennsylvania parents share children, then can disagree about how best to meet and serve the needs of their offspring. Often their legal matters end up in the courts of the state....
Taking a hard look at divorce after 50
The past couple years have been hard on individuals, couples and families. Even with a slow but steady movement toward economic normalcy this year, many couples in Pennsylvania and elsewhere are struggling to move forward, or are deciding to call it quits altogether....
Are there ways I can divorce for less money?
For readers of our blog, they know that divorce can be complicated, and as a result, can get expensive, fast. However, there are ways that those in the divorce process in Pennsylvania can reduce costs. Children There is no question that one of the most hotly contested...
Can bankruptcy help save my home from foreclosure?
Bankruptcy can help a Harrisburg family protect their home from foreclosure. However, it is important for Pennsylvania residents to understand in general what a bankruptcy can and cannot do in this respect. The automatic say can buy a family some additional time The...
Should I attack my debts through a ‘snowball’ or an ‘avalanche’?
It is sometimes essential to put a bill on a credit card. It might be a medical bill, a car repair or something more essential such as food, gas or utilities. Hard times can befall anyone in Harrisburg, but ever-increasing credit card bills only makes an already...
Can legal separation substitute for divorce in Pennsylvania?
There are many people in the Harrisburg area who may not want to go through a divorce even though they are living and wish to continue living apart from their spouses. There are many reasons for wanting to take this approach. Some people have serious moral or...
Divorce on the rise as societal health challenges slowly subside
In Pennsylvania and across the United States, the recent health crisis has forced people to change the way they live their everyday lives personally and professionally. A significant portion of that was spending a great deal of time at home with the family. For some,...
