Harrisburg Divorce Lawyers
Working out Division of Assets and Alimony
Everything is on the table in a divorce - from the marital estate you built together to the emotions and events that led you to this point. At Caldwell & Kearns, we help you approach your dissolution like a business deal, coming to a fair agreement with the least hostility and legal expense possible.
Our divorce attorneys offer compassionate support and experienced legal protection for a difficult process. We represent men and women in Harrisburg, Dauphin County and surrounding jurisdictions of central Pennsylvania. Call us at 717-232-7661 to arrange a consultation.
Property Division
Two key issues in any divorce are child custody and visitation and splitting your marital assets. We help clients reach out-of-court solutions where possible to move the process along without sacrificing your best interests.
An uncontested, or consensual, divorce can be accomplished in about 90 days. A contested divorce can be accomplished after living separate and apart for two years. Even when a husband and wife begin the dissolution of their marriage together, good intentions for an amicable divorce sometimes fall apart. Our resolution-minded attorneys can help keep negotiations on track or stand up for you in courtroom proceedings.
Accurate valuations are important to a fair property settlement. Our divorce lawyers sort out the financials and the issue of which assets are subject to division to make sure everything is split fairly and equitably:
- The home and other real estate
- Retirement assets [401(k), IRAs, stocks and bonds]
- Investments and bank accounts
- Personal property
- Closely held businesses
- Life insurance benefits
- Credit cards, loans and other liabilities
Marriage Settlement Agreements
If the divorce complaint has not been filed, a marriage settlement agreement is a valuable tool. It can serve as a temporary division of assets and custody agreement, giving both sides a framework and breathing room to negotiate the remaining details of the final dissolution. If your spouse has already sprung divorce papers on you, we go into "protection mode" to counter any unfair advantage with aggressive strategies of our own.
Alimony
Obtaining spousal support before the entry of a divorce decree may or may not be granted if both spouses work outside the home. Many factors must be considered when determining entitlement to alimony. It typically applies after divorce is finalize, such as in longer marriages in which there is a big disparity in earning power. Alimony can be negotiated or decided by a judge. We can quickly determine if it would apply in your divorce.
Caldwell & Kearns has the diligence and knowledge of Pennsylvania divorce law to protect your interests. Contact our Harrisburg office to arrange a consultation with experienced lawyers.
