Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

divorce

Hi my mother in law is in need of a good divorce lawyer. He has cheated on her more than once over the length of the marriage, and has told everyone he has done it. There is alot and I do mean alot of mental abuse. It's to the point where she has been backed into a corner and isn't sure how the law can work in her favor. In total assets they have close to 500,000. She isn't sure how much of that she should get. All of the cash is in a bank account that neither one of them can withdrawal from without the others permission. About %80 of that is what was willed to her by her brother when he died. Now he is telling her that he wants most of that to. If someone could help me out with this that would be great. She needs to hear it from a lawyer not me and my wife.


Asked on 7/17/07, 9:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

Re: divorce

First the inheritance from her brother would not be a marital asset if she hadn't put it into a joint account. That said equitable distribution does NOT mean a 50-50 split. Nor does it mean that ever asset is split based a the same percentage. Unfortunately fault does not weigh as a factor for equitable distribution. It does with alimony although its one of many factors that determine if alimony would be granted.

Divorce law is very fact driven. So she does need to see a lawyer.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me. The initial consultation is free.

{John}

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Answered on 7/17/07, 10:12 pm


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