Divorce Lawyer Media PA

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Going through a divorce can feel unsettling, stressful, and overwhelming. You are probably unsure what to expect at every turn and unable to imagine what your future might look like. At Giribaldi & Manaras, P.C., we provide compassionate and skilled legal representation for individuals and families in the Media PA area and are standing by to do the same for you.

Our legal practice focuses on divorce and other equally challenging issues related to family law. We are able to offer you aggressive representation and guide you through the emotionally charged issues that you may have to deal with during a divorce. 

Whether you need legal advice for child custody matters, visitation rights, spousal support, alimony, or property division, you need someone who understands the Media PA court system and can help you anticipate how the divorce process might develop.

If you want to review your legal rights regarding an existing custody or support agreement or if you are still having doubts about the future of your marriage, schedule a consultation with one of our divorce lawyers in Media PA. At Giribaldi & Manaras, P.C., we are prepared to be your legal advisors, answer all of your questions, and fight to get you the results you and your family need.

Work With a Law Firm You Can Trust

When you decide to pursue a divorce in Media PA, you know you will have to share personal and intimate information about the relationship itself, about the state of your finances, about the place where you live, your children, and many other details that you usually keep to yourself. 

At Giribaldi & Manaras, P.C., we know what a challenging time this can be and recognize that you need a lawyer that understands and shares your goals. We will always listen to your concerns with compassion and empathy because our goal is to support you through the complex legal process at all times. You know you can rely on our family law attorney in Media PA.

Types of Divorce

At Giribaldi & Manaras, P.C., we can help you whether you are seeking a legal separation or are looking to get a divorce. We can help you in both contested and uncontested divorce cases.

Uncontested Divorce

When you and your spouse agree on the terms of the property division, alimony, child custody and support, and any other issues, it is called an uncontested divorce.

Contested Divorce

If things are much more complicated and you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse seem unable to agree on even the most basic decisions, you are dealing with a contested divorce. These cases are lengthier and more complicated, but you can count on your divorce attorney to always be by your side and help you at every turn until you get the results you expect.

Filing for Divorce in Media PA

A divorce requires the drafting of many documents, which must be filed with the appropriate court. At Giribaldi & Manaras, P.C., we are familiar with the divorce process in Media PA and its surrounding areas.

We will work with you to determine whether you should file for a no-fault or a fault-based divorce. As far as residency requirements, the state of Pennsylvania requires that you must have lived within its borders for at least six months before filing the divorce complaint. This must be done in the county where you or your spouse reside.

Once the divorce complaint has been filed, your spouse will be served with the corresponding documents to which they will have an opportunity to respond. Working with a family lawyer means that all deadlines, forms, and negotiations will take place according to the law and always with your best interests at heart.

Child Custody

Custody addresses the ability of a parent to make decisions regarding the children’s upbringing. This includes decisions related to their education, medical needs, and religious affiliation. The court may grant you sole custody of the children, or it can be joint. At all times, the decision is made based on what’s best for the children.

If the children live with one parent, the other will also have the opportunity to visit and spend time with them. This needs to be spelled out in a parenting agreement. Also, if one parent will be in charge of providing financial support for the children and how that support will be given and for what purpose.

Spousal Support

Financial concerns are always at the top of the list of issues to be worked out between a divorcing couple. Switching from a two to a one-income family is also a point of financial hardship. Also, if one of the spouses stayed home while the other one worked, the first one may not have any marketable skills that will allow them to make a living.

The spouse pays spousal support or alimony with the highest earnings to the other one. Its purpose is to assist the receiving spouse in training for new employment or allowing them to remain at home and care for young children. 

Spousal Support Calculation

The amount that one spouse will receive after the divorce is calculated based on a series of different factors. Among them:

  • How long the marriage lasted
  • The age, health, and earning capacity of each spouse
  • The standard of living that the couple enjoyed while married
  • The income and resources of each spouse
  • If the receiving spouse will need to receive additional education or training to improve their skills
  • The debts and assets of each spouse and those they share

Call Us Today

The divorce lawyers at Giribaldi & Manaras, P.C., understand how difficult it is to put an end to one stage of your life and face the uncertainties of the next one. We have helped countless individuals as they go through this highly emotional process and are ready to listen to your story and help you reach the best solution for you and your children if there are any. Call us today and start finding the way through your divorce.

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