The last thing you may hope to achieve in a divorce is closure, but it is possible if you and your partner are on the same page about the process. Taking the collaborative approach to divorce can help you achieve your post-divorce life goals faster and with less...
How children benefit when their parents share custody
Divorce means major changes to your lifestyle. If you divorce and have minor children, it may, too, mean you must adjust to a new custody arrangement. Spending less time with your child may not be your preference. However, you may find the transition to be easier if...
Commonly overlooked issues in a custody dispute
Parents come to the divorce mediation table with a host of concerns. However, you may overlook some important considerations that impact your ability to coparent effectively. Ask yourself these questions as you prepare to negotiate a fair child custody arrangement in...
Getting Your Family Back On Track After Bankruptcy
Written By Jennifer Pell There were 773,375 bankruptcy claims filed in 2018, according to the 2018 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary. Compared to the previous year, this was a 2% drop for consumer bankruptcies and a 4% drop for business ones. However, with...
Blending Families: Try These Tips for a Smooth Transition
Written By Jennifer Pell Sixty-five percent of remarriages involve children and blending two families. Moving in with a new spouse and their children is a huge transition for everyone involved, not just the children, but also the parents on both sides. There are a...
HELL, NO!
HE SAID: I want my kids 50% of the time. SHE SAID: Over my dead body! Be careful what you wish for! Our court system is overloaded with parents who would rather entrust their children's lives to a perfect stranger in a black robe, rather than figure it out themselves...
Family law: Social media clauses in prenups, custody agreements
It seems that social media has taken over how people live their lives and conduct business. Social media sites have wonderful benefits, allowing people to keep in touch with others despite distance and years. However, they have a downside as well; it is almost...
Why You Should Choose Collaborative Law For Your Divorce
The traditional legal system is designed to be adversarial - there are two sides fighting against each other, trying to "win." While this system may work for many legal issues, it is often not effective when used for family law disputes such as divorce or child...
Choosing Your Family Law Attorney
The attorney you hire to represent you in your divorce will have a major impact on the outcome of your case - choose wisely. What Matters Most When Choosing A Lawyer Local Knowledge In Pennsylvania, the court systems vary from county to county. Each court has...
The basics of the collaborative law process
These days, couples around the country and here in Pennsylvania are no longer bound by the traditional divorce model that pits the parties against each other in court, which can often only increase the acrimony between them. One of the alternatives that is gaining...
