The Law Offices of DAWN K. GULL
Alimony can help a spouse transition after divorce, but Pennsylvania courts don’t always award it. Courts have discretion in whether one spouse should receive support, how much to award, and for how long. Plus, there are a few situations where you or your spouse could be disqualified from receiving alimony....
Dividing property during a divorce is frequently a source of stress and conflict. If you’ve been building a 401(k) during your marriage, you might wonder if your spouse can claim any of it. The answer depends on when the funds were earned and how the law views marital property. How...
Various factors can affect how couples negotiate the terms of a divorce settlement. One critical factor is how long the marriage lasted. A divorce settlement is an agreement that resolves the critical issues of the divorce that the spouses have worked out themselves without having to ask a trial court...
A divorce settlement agreement, also called a marital settlement agreement (MSA), is a written contract spouses use to resolve the terms of a divorce. It spells out how they will distribute property, handle debts, and address support or custody issues. Couples can use settlement agreements to avoid drawn-out trials and...
In Pennsylvania divorce cases, the courts divide marital property using equitable distribution principles. This means the court focuses on dividing marital property fairly, whether or not that involves a 50-50 split. Only marital property is subject to division in a divorce. Marital property includes most assets either spouse acquired during...
Super Lawyers is a rating service that highlights outstanding lawyers across the country. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Only about 5 percent of lawyers in each state make the final list. Family law attorney Dawn K. Gull of The Law Offices of Dawn K....
Divorce mediation is a process in which both spouses meet with a neutral third party called a mediator to talk through the details of their divorce. The mediator guides the conversation but does not make decisions or take sides. Mediation gives both people a chance to work together to reach...