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10 SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2019 THE MORNING CALL
GETTING MARRIED? TALK TO A LAWYER.

Norris McLaughlin attorneys have vast McLaughlin
experience in all facets of matrimonial law. Norris
reparing to get married is an exciting time estate planning attorneys to develop strategies and of
in one’s life. It can also be a challenging solutions for every situation.
P time. Decisions about wedding venues, A common misimpression is that if an asset is titled courtesy
entertainment, catering, and guests can test in a person’s individual name, that person’s spouse Photo
everyone’s stress levels. Adding discussions has no legal right to that property. In fact, with very
about budgeting, children, household division of few exceptions (including gifts and inheritances), the (L-R) Amy Kruzel, Esq.; Lauren Sorrentino, Esq.;
labor, and long-term financial planning may pose majority of assets acquired by people during their and Kate Curcio, Esq.
additional challenges, but the discussions are marriages are considered “marital property”, which consequence to the spouse who committed it.
worthwhile. Marriage is, after all, a legal contract, means a court has the authority to divide those Sorrentino explains that even if a party can prove
and some knowledge and discussion about what assets in a divorce. The increase in value of an asset “fault,” that fact will not be considered by a court
the law provides can be extremely useful in brought by one party to a marriage is also considered as part of property distribution. Infidelity is one of
helping couples plan their future. a marital asset. “People should know that if they many things a court can consider with respect to
A lawyer can advise you with respect to the bring an existing asset to the marriage – a piece of alimony, but the reality is that the law is designed
legal rights and obligations that attach to spouses real estate or an interest in a business or partnership to prioritize the effectuation of economic justice
at the time of marriage. He or she can also talk to – and the asset increases in value, that increase is between divorcing couples. Whether someone
you about options for contracts, such as pre-marital subject to distribution in the event of a divorce,” says was a bad actor frequently has much less impact
agreements, that allow couples to re-define various Lauren Sorrentino, Chair of the Norris McLaughlin than a party would like.
aspects of the marriage contract in a way that can Pennsylvania Matrimonial and Family Law Practice. “In the unfortunate event that a marriage does
protect certain assets of a party, or even just define Sorrentino also points out that defining “marital not work out, I find that people are much better
the financial landscape for a couple who does not property” is one of the things she most frequently served in the long run if they can focus on moving
feel that existing estate or divorce laws suit their helps clients to adjust through the use of a pre-marital on with their lives, as opposed to who is the most
individual needs. Attorneys at Norris McLaughlin, agreement. “A pre-marital agreement allows people ‘wrong’ in the relationship,” says Sorrentino.
P.A. have experience in all aspects of matrimonial the flexibility to create their own definitions of what The better educated couples are, the less pain
and family law, and can help clients consider options will and will not constitute ‘marital property’. ” they may experience if the marriage does not
at the time of marriage and beyond. With the firm’s Having realistic economic expectations can ultimately continue as planned.
wide breadth of experience in virtually all areas of also prevent unpleasant surprises if the marriage Educate and protect yourself today. Contact
law, the matrimonial and family law attorneys are does not work. For example, many people expect Norris McLaughlin’s Lehigh Valley office
able to work collaboratively with business, tax, and that infidelity will have a dramatic negative financial at 610-391-1800 or visit norrismclaughlin.com.

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