Finally—a “soup to nuts” guide to property distribution in Pennsylvania divorce cases. In each chapter, the authors walk you through every step of the equitable distribution process—from defining the marital estate to discovering and valuing assets through resolving the case through negotiation, master’s hearing, or trial. The materials are written so both the novice and the experienced practitioner will get a thorough analysis of the law along with practical tips for getting the best results for clients.
Contents:
What’s In and What’s Out
Valuation of Assets
Discovery for Property Distribution
Organizing and Preparing Your Case for Resolution
Carving the Pie with a Spoon: Equitable Distribution of Marital Property under the Divorce Code of Pennsylvania
Relationship Between Distribution of Assets and Award of Alimony
Presenting Your Case to the Master or Court for Settlement/Pretrial Conferences
Trial of an Equitable Distribution Case
Effectuating the Distribution Agreement/Award
Plus Index of Cases Statutory Index Subject Index
Number of Pages: 330
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