Many people who receive divorce papers are surprised by the news that their spouse is unhappy in their marriage. Hundreds of thousands of couples get a divorce every year, and still, spouses assume it can never happen to them. No matter how surprised someone may be...
How are investments divided in a Pennsylvania divorce?
If your marriage ends, you need to know how the court might divide your financial assets to protect your investments and keep yourself from financial turmoil. Here's how the Pennsylvania court divides investments and other assets in a divorce. Marital versus separate...
Is it really beneficial to have an amicable divorce?
Sadly, not every marriage is built to last the distance. Obtaining a divorce can be a difficult decision that significantly impacts the lives of both spouses. Furthermore, when children are involved, parents have to carefully consider the well-being of their...
Getting over ‘divorce grief’
Whether you initiated your divorce or your spouse did, it is natural to feel emotional about the end of your marriage. The loss of such an intimate relationship, even one that was flawed beyond fixing, can feel like a kind of death. Just like we grieve the death of a...
How can my divorce affect my children?
In a perfect world, we fall in love, have children and live happily ever after. While many spouses maintain long and loving relationships and divorce rates have fallen over the past decade, divorce remains a constant in our society. If you have children, you want the...
Social media mistakes are costly in divorce
The ubiquitous presence and use of social media have brought many benefits to people wanting to stay connected with friends, relatives and acquaintances. Sometimes, people may overshare mundane and irrelevant things, too. But that is expected. But what happens when a...
Tips for communicating with your ex during divorce
The process of divorce is hard by itself. Still, certain things can make it even more stressful, such as fighting every time you talk or meet with your ex. If this is happening to you, you must know there are three ways to make the situation much better. Use a...
4 reasons to delay your divorce until January
The year 2021 is soon coming to an end, and as 2022 approaches, you may be wondering if divorcing your spouse before New Year’s is the best way to start over. However, starting your divorce proceedings before the end of the year might not only be extremely stressful,...
What do I do if my spouse won’t agree to a divorce?
You have reached the painstaking decision that your marriage no longer works, and you want a divorce. But after discussing your wishes with your spouse, they don’t agree. While this can be an extremely emotional conversation, it’s more unusual that both spouses reach...
Preparing for the Holiday Season Amid Divorce
The holiday season is known for peace, joy and togetherness. When you’re entering your first holiday season amid a divorce though, it can be hard to keep those themes at the forefront of your mind. To help you be as prepared as possible, here are some tips to follow...
