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3 important advantages of divorce mediation
Marriages come to an end for all kinds of reasons. While many divorces you may see on TV or in the movies may involve long, drawn-out court battles, this does not necessarily have to be your reality. On the contrary, if you and your ex still have at least some degree...
Work up a parenting plan draft in preparation for mediation
Among the benefits of mediation is that it is less stressful than traditional divorce and establishes a path on which you and your family can move forward. Part of the mediation process will focus on your parenting plan. Putting your thoughts down on paper ahead of...
Should I Refinance? Best Mortgage Refinance of 2020
Guest Post Provided By: https://money.com/best-mortgage-refinance/ If you’re a homeowner looking for ways to lower your monthly expenses, one of the alternatives you may be considering is refinancing your home. Interest rates are low, and reducing your rate on a large...
Benefits of mediation for child custody disputes
While divorce is never easy, it can become even more complicated when there are children involved. Obviously, you want a custody arrangement that adequately meets your child's needs, but you must also bear in mind your own interests and those of your ex-spouse. It can...
Collaborative law for conflict resolution
If you are in the process of a divorce, collaborative law is a useful option for conflict resolution to avoid a fight in court. It is an alternative option to litigation that works toward negotiating an amicable agreement between both parties. The parties need to act...
Opting for a collaborative divorce to customize child custody
Couples ready to call it quits on their marriage may now do so without the conflict and drama of a Pennsylvania courtroom battle. Keystone State lawmakers passed House Bill 1644 in 2018 to help facilitate the process for dissolving a marriage quickly. When spouses...
How to cut costs during divorce
While divorcing your significant other will always come at a cost, you actually have far more control over how much your split ultimately costs you than you may think. Contrary to popular belief, not every divorce has to involve a lengthy and contentious court battle....
How does stepparent adoption work in Pennsylvania?
When your child's other parent does not share custody or parenting time and you have remarried, you and your new spouse may wish to pursue a stepparent adoption. With this arrangement, the noncustodial parent must agree to legally terminate his or her rights and your...
Pennsylvania grandparents can seek child custody
If you ask enough questions about family law, you start to get the message very quickly. The answer is almost always that the best interest of a child involved will come first. And what about the rights of grandparents in Pennsylvania? You guessed it. First, it...
Three tech tools that may help coordinate custody schedules
Juggling the schedules of each family member can be difficult under the best circumstances. However, after divorce, life can get a little more hectic when custody schedules and communication challenges may be added to the mix. Then, if your child custody schedule...
