August 17, 2015

Preparing for Custody, Divorce Settlements Instead of Battles

On numerous occasions, our offices have received calls asking if we handle “custody battles”. Of course, we understand what is meant by this question, but it still brings to mind the concept of custody and how to properly handle the divorce process. We handle the existing “battles”, but more importantly, we employ tools to help […]

June 29, 2013

Divorce Settlements – Possible or not?

Divorce Settlement Initially, some couples consider entering their own negotiations toward a settlement. Hoping to streamline the process and avoid litigation or attorney’s fees, couples assume they know their own situation well enough to divvy things up and move on Overall, the goal should be to consider your immediate situation, and plan for the future. […]

May 15, 2012

Summers v. Summers | Equitable distribution and Engagement Ring

Summers v. Summers 2012 BCBA 85 Bucks Co. L. Rep Husband appeals the court’s order regarding division of property subject to equitable distribution pursuant t o 23 Pa.C.S. §§3501 and 3502 alleging inter alia; that the court erroneously included the amount Husband received as a result of a personal injury settlement as marital property; possession of an engagement […]