Making Decisions Within Divorce Law Requirements
Filing for divorce requires couples to make decisions on many emotionally charged issues. When divorcing couples in Bethlehem cannot come to agreement on any terms of their divorce, they lose control over their own futures, leaving decisions to a judge operating within the confines of the guidelines of Pennsylvania law. This is why it is so important to find a divorce law firm with a strong commitment to alleviating the emotions and helping clients retain control of their own futures.
How our law firm helps
The divorce attorneys at Sigmon & Sigmon, P.C. help our clients put emotions aside and focus on the best future for everyone involved. With more than two decades of experience in divorce law, we assist our clients in many ways, including the following:
- The best interests of the children: Pennsylvania law focuses solely on the needs of the children, making custodial and other decisions based on such factors as what the children want, the ability of each parent to provide both physical and emotional support for the children, and family history. Our Bethlehem divorce attorneys encourage our clients to consider these same factors and understand the importance of working together to ensure the children have a bright future in spite of the custodial outcome of the divorce.
- A practical approach to division of property: As an equitable distribution state, Pennsylvania law divides marital assets in a fair manner (not necessarily equal) when couples cannot decide these issues for themselves. Whenever possible, our lawyers encourage couples to negotiate their own fair agreement when they file divorce in Bethlehem.
- Separation issues: While it is relatively uncommon for a couple to live together until the moment the divorce is final, Pennsylvania law does not have provisions for Bethlehem couples to obtain a legal separation. But our divorce lawyers can help clients negotiate enforceable terms to follow when they live apart—and those terms often provide a valuable starting point for negotiating the terms of the divorce.
Whether Bethlehem couples choose to negotiate the terms of their divorce through the highly regulated requirements of collaborative family law—or if couples are headed toward a contentious court case—a divorce attorney from Sigmon & Sigmon, P.C. can help clients keep the issues in perspective.
Fighting to win your legal issue
Contact Sigmon & Sigmon, P.C. online or call us at 610-865-3404 to speak to caring and talented attorneys who have been dedicated to solving legal issues for clients since 1987.
