Pennsylvania Family Law Blog – The Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz

When Does an Inheritance Become Marital Property in Rosemont?

By Sheryl Rentz on August 17, 2026

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You may have been told that when you receive an inheritance, it will automatically remain your property if your marriage ends. While Pennsylvania law protects inherited property, inherited assets may lose some or all of that protection if they are commingled with marital property, jointly retitled, or treated in a way that changes their legal status. Read the rest »

Posted in: Property Division

Could Your Divorce Settlement Leave You With a Big Tax Bill? Avoid Costly Tax Mistakes During Your Divorce

By Sheryl Rentz on July 15, 2026

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When couples negotiate a divorce, it’s easy to focus on who keeps the family home, investment accounts, vacation property, or ownership interests in a business. But many people overlook one critical issue that can dramatically change the true value of those assets: taxes. Read the rest »

Posted in: Divorce

Dividing Property in a Divorce: What “Fair” Really Means in Haverford

By Sheryl Rentz on June 15, 2026

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When couples begin the divorce process in Delaware County, one of the most common concerns is how property will be divided. Pennsylvania law follows the equitable distribution approach. But it’s important to remember that fair does not necessarily mean equal. Read the rest »

Posted in: Divorce

High-Income Divorce in Lower Merion? Here’s How Alimony Is Decided

By Sheryl Rentz on May 15, 2026

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If you are facing a high-income divorce in Lower Merion, you may have questions about alimony before you know what your finances will look like after the split. Income can come from many sources, like salary, bonuses, stock options, business income, investments, or real estate. This makes it hard to estimate support with a simple monthly number. Read the rest »

Posted in: Alimony

How Pennsylvania’s Updated “Best Interests of the Child” Guidelines Impact Custody in Narberth

By Sheryl Rentz on April 15, 2026

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A custody dispute in Narberth can begin with scheduling issues and parenting time.  The conflicts could include where the child sleeps, who takes the child to the doctor, and how exchanges work around school, activities, commutes, and two household schedules. Custody cases can be challenging without an experienced attorney at your side. The Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz, P.C., helps parents approach custody disputes with clear preparation and steady guidance. Read the rest »

Posted in: Child Custody

Separating Marital Property in a Gray Divorce in Ardmore, PA: What You Need to Know

By Sheryl Rentz on March 20, 2026

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If you are over 50 and considering divorce in Ardmore or anywhere in Montco, the stakes can be pretty high. Decades of accumulated wealth, retirement savings, real estate, and business interests must be carefully evaluated and divided under Pennsylvania law. Read the rest »

Posted in: Property Division

A Bryn Mawr Divorce Lawyer Explains Dissipation of Marital Assets in Pennsylvania

By Sheryl Rentz on March 15, 2026

A couple signs divorce paperwork beside a gavel and wedding rings, illustrating how dissipation of marital assets in Pennsylvania divorces can impact equitable distribution when one spouse hides, wastes, or misuses shared property.

In high-asset divorces, one spouse may try to improperly spend, hide, or transfer marital property to reduce what the other receives. This is known as dissipation of marital assets. If you suspect your spouse is wasting marital assets before or during divorce, you should speak with an attorney right away. Read the rest »

Posted in: High-Asset Divorce

Montgomery County Attorney Discusses 7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in a High-Asset Divorce

By Sheryl Rentz on January 15, 2026

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When substantial wealth is at stake, divorce can be extremely complicated. Executives, physicians, entrepreneurs, investors, and other high earners must consider how the outcome of a divorce could alter their business interests, long-term income, retirement accounts, and overall financial security. Read the rest »

Posted in: High-Asset Divorce

The Impact of the Hanrahan v. Bakker Decision on High-Income Child Support in Montgomery County

By Sheryl Rentz on December 20, 2025

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When high-net-worth couples divorce, determining appropriate child support becomes more complicated than simply plugging numbers into a guideline calculator. In Pennsylvania, the courts must go beyond income charts when one or both parents earn significantly more than the standard range. Read the rest »

Posted in: High-Asset Divorce

Navigating Child Custody in High-Asset Divorces: What Montgomery County Parents Need to Know

By Sheryl Rentz on December 15, 2025

A person reviewing a child custody agreement at a desk, highlighting the legal considerations involved in child custody decisions during high-asset divorces in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

A high-asset divorce creates difficult challenges when it comes to making child custody decisions. Pennsylvania has strict laws about preserving a child’s lifestyle and who gets to make important decisions about schools, medical treatment, and other issues. Read the rest »

Posted in: High-Asset Divorce

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