Scranton Divorce Lawyer
Whether you are going through a contested or uncontested divorce, the Germain Law Firm can help you through the process. Addressing family and financial matters can be complicated, requiring the advice of an experienced attorney. Attorney Greg Germain has been trusted by families in Scranton and Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) to handle their divorce and family law issues for more than 30 years.
What issues does a typical divorce involve?
• Property division is the most common issue that arises in a divorce. Even in short marriages, couples accumulate property and debt together. The court divides any marital property and debt through equitable distribution. This process is not necessarily a 50-50 split but a fair split of property and debt. The first step in property division is to determine whether property is separate property or marital property. Next, the court will consider the age, health, employability, and financial need of each spouse as well as length of the marriage and other factors in order to determine each spouse’s fair share of the marital property. However, couples going through a divorce can avoid equitable distribution by reaching a property settlement.
• Child custody is a necessary part of the divorce process whenever minor children are involved. An agreement or ruling must be made on the physical and legal custody of each child. This issue can become very complex if there is an interstate child custody dispute, relocation, or allegations of abuse. Read more…
• Child support is determined by completing a child support worksheet and finding the appropriate amount on Pennsylvania’s child support schedule. Once a child support order is issued, it is registered with Pennsylvania’s automated Child Support Enforcement System (PACSES). This System keeps track of payment information, leaving no room false accusations.
• Alimony, also called maintenance or spousal support, is a legal obligation to provide financial support to a spouse following a divorce. Generally, alimony is awarded in longer marriages where one spouse was responsible for domestic duties. Many couples do not realize that alimony affects their tax liability. Payment of alimony is tax deductible while receipt of alimony is included in gross income.
• Child custody is a necessary part of the divorce process whenever minor children are involved. An agreement or ruling must be made on the physical and legal custody of each child. This issue can become very complex if there is an interstate child custody dispute, relocation, or allegations of abuse. Read more…
• Child support is determined by completing a child support worksheet and finding the appropriate amount on Pennsylvania’s child support schedule. Once a child support order is issued, it is registered with Pennsylvania’s automated Child Support Enforcement System (PACSES). This System keeps track of payment information, leaving no room false accusations.
• Alimony, also called maintenance or spousal support, is a legal obligation to provide financial support to a spouse following a divorce. Generally, alimony is awarded in longer marriages where one spouse was responsible for domestic duties. Many couples do not realize that alimony affects their tax liability. Payment of alimony is tax deductible while receipt of alimony is included in gross income.
Talk to a Scranton Divorce Lawyer today!
If you need representation in a divorce, feel free to contact the Germain Law Firm. We offer free consultations and will explain our rates openly and honestly. Attorney Greg Germain regularly represents clients in family court in Scranton and across Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA). Please call us today at 570-341-1910 or contact us online.
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