COVID-19 Not the First Event to Lead to Divorce Spikes
Posted on April 30th, 2020 in Divorce
In recent weeks, we’ve seen a large spike in divorces around the world as a result of COVID-19. While we can expect new studies to emerge on the impacts of COVID-19 on divorce in the next few months and weeks, this is not the first time a global event has resulted in increased divorce. Marriage, Divorce, and […]
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Can Impact Your Divorce
Posted on April 24th, 2020 in Divorce
Courthouses in Pennsylvania remain closed as a result of COVID-19 safety measures which means for many divorcing couples, this can really put a halt to your plans. While this is the most obvious way that the novel coronavirus has impacted Pennsylvania divorces, there are some other concerns pertaining to divorce you may not have yet […]
Read MoreSocial Media and Divorce: What Can Be Used Against You
Posted on March 26th, 2020 in Divorce
Social Media and Divorce: What Can Be Used Against You For many, social media is a place to voice opinions, share photos and reconnect with friends and family. While there is a lot of good it can do, social media can also be a place of drama, which in certain situations, can leave you in […]
Read MoreWhen “I Do” Becomes “I Don’t,” Who Gets The Ring?
Posted on March 18th, 2020 in Divorce
Breaking up is hard to do. Whether you and your partner have called off the engagement or you and your spouse are divorcing, there are a lot of emotions at play and a lot of financial questions you may have. One of which being, who gets the ring or rings in the breakup? Pennsylvania has […]
Read MoreDivorce Disputes Q&A
Posted on February 20th, 2020 in Divorce
If you are in the process of seeking a divorce from your spouse or are in the midst of it all, you may have questions about the process and what you can expect. Kalinoski Law Offices P.C. has compiled some of our most frequently asked questions surrounding divorce in Scranton to make your divorce case […]
Read MoreHow Does Divorce Impact Student Loans?
Posted on January 29th, 2020 in Divorce
Going through a divorce is complicated. With the emotional strain you and your family are undergoing along with the complications of spousal support, child custody, and dividing marital assets, it’s a lot to process. But what happens when one of the major strains on your divorce is due to student loan debt? How can divorce […]
Read MoreCommunity Property State Versus Equitable Distribution State
Posted on January 22nd, 2020 in Divorce
Divorce is complicated. Not only are tensions and feelings running high, but understanding who gets what out of the settlement can be excruciating. So how does Pennsylvania distribute marital property? Kalinoski Law Offices is here to help. Let’s take a look at the difference between equitable distribution states versus community property state. Equitable Distribution State […]
Read MoreDebunking Divorce Month
Posted on January 9th, 2020 in Divorce
The Christmas lights are down. The pine needles of the once glowing tree now litter your floor. The holidays are over. You may have thought the family portrait on your holiday card was a sign that things were changing in your marriage for the better. Instead, with the end of the holiday season, your everyday […]
Read MoreMarital Identity Theft: Another Layer of Abuse
Posted on December 4th, 2019 in Divorce
According to a recent study, 14.4 million Americans fell victim to identity theft in 2018. Pennsylvania’s identity theft laws state that, “a person commits the offense of identity theft of another person if he possesses or uses, through any means, identifying information of another person without the consent of that other person to further any […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Alimony in Pennsylvania
Posted on November 21st, 2019 in Divorce
Going through a divorce is hard on all parties involved. One component that often weighs heavily on a couple’s mind is alimony. Often, one spouse will have more financial responsibility in the divorce as the primary income earner of the household. With that, the expense of alimony comes into play. Pennsylvania has categories relating to […]
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