Student loans are one of the most common debts couples have in a divorce. Pennsylvania has rules for determining who is responsible for paying the debt, and how to make that determination.
Dividing a business in Pennsylvania first requires determining whether it is marital property and then obtaining a value. The Court uses a variety of ways to decide whether and how much of a business to divide.
One of the most common questions clients ask me is "Who will get what out of the divorce?" immediately followed by, "Do I have to give my spouse anything?" My answer usually begins with the phrase that clients hate most: "Well, it depends..." Every divorce in Pennsylvania is different when it comes.