Posts by Sadek & Cooper

If you and your spouse aren’t doing too much fighting over the divorce, you may be tempted to save money by trying to hire one attorney to handle the whole thing. Unfortunately, that’s not possible. First, if you both had the same lawyer that lawyer would have a serious conflict of interest. It wouldn’t be…

One of the biggest stresses of a divorce is trying to understand what becomes of assets you may be counting on. If one of those assets is a sizable inheritance from a family member, it’s only natural to want to protect it.   So how do Pennsylvania family courts handle inheritances?   Marital Property vs.…

In the past we’ve done a lot of blogging about two big issues that can arise with marital homes. The first is urging most clients not to fight for the home.   See also: 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Fight for the House in Your PA Divorce   The second is urging most clients not to…

The house is often one of the biggest points of contention in a divorce case. It can become the one sticking point that keeps couples from reaching an equitable settlement.   But keeping the house isn’t always advantageous. In fact, it’s often a really bad idea.   Here’s how to figure out whether it’s time…

Maybe you knew it was coming. Maybe it was a total shock. But you’ve now been served with the Summons and Complaint that starts the divorce process.   What you do within the next several days will make a huge impact on your divorce case.   1. Take a deep breath.   Getting served with…

Financial infidelity is a topic that’s been getting more attention.   Never heard the term before?   It describes the behavior spouses engage in when they hide assets, debts, or spending habits from their partner. Sooner or later these habits create havoc in the household while breaking trust.   It’s as difficult to recover from…

90% of the time divorces don’t go to trial. Most of the time, they shouldn’t. It’s more than possible to use what the law says you’re entitled to so you can come to a settlement.   But sometimes, a divorce trial is the only responsible option. The trick is recognizing when it’s time to fight…

One of the worst situations you can find yourself in as a divorcee is to be trapped with a lawyer who is working counter to your interests, who doesn’t understand what you’re trying to accomplish, or who doesn’t communicate with you.   There are lots of great divorce lawyers in Philadelphia, and in all the…

As with so many things, when it comes to the law, the answer to whether divorce is always expensive is a solid, “It depends.” Or, perhaps, more accurately, the answer is a solid, “it depends on you.” At least, it depends, in part, on you. And it depends, in part, on your spouse. You can…

It’s easy to make mistakes in any legal matter. It’s especially easy when your emotions are running high, as they tend to do in the middle of a divorce. But sometimes getting a good outcome in your divorce case is as much about avoiding missteps as it is about making good moves. Here’s some common…