Ashley Biden Divorce Filing Lands In Philadelphia Court As Key Legal Questions Emerge

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  • It’s defined as the “cessation of cohabitation”—even if spouses remain under one roof. When a divorce complaint is filed and served, there’s a presumption that the parties were living separate and apart by that date (a presumption that can be rebutted). Findlaw
  • For property divisionproperty acquired after final separation is excluded from marital property (unless purchased with marital assets), while increases in value of certain premarital or gifted property during the marriage can be in play. This makes pinning down the separation date essential for valuing the estate. Pennsylvania General Assembly
  • For support, courts weigh the duration of the marriage and financial circumstances when deciding alimony; timing can also affect whether and how long interim support (spousal support/APL) is appropriate before the decree. Justia Law

High-net-worth, high-profile divorces often settle quickly

While every case is unique, most divorces do not go to trial. National family-law references routinely report that well over 90% of divorce matters resolve through negotiated settlements or mediation. Privacy, speed, and cost control are among the reasons affluent or prominent parties choose structured settlement tracks over public courtroom litigation. Delaware’s Divorce and Annulment Act even codifies a goal “to promote amicable settlement of disputes.”  Cacace Tusch Santagata Attorneys Delaware Code Online