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12/10/21

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 mediator A mediator is a neutral third party that can help you and your ex reach common ground regarding the terms of your divorce. With...

12/1/21

The importance of adoption in an LGBTQ+ marriage with kids

A legal adoption allows one person who is not the biological parent of a child to legally become their official parent. Adoption happens for many reasons in modern Pennsylvania. Sometimes, a couple cannot add children to their family biologically, so they turn to adoption. Other times, family members have to adopt children when parents die, struggle with addiction or go to prison. Stepparents also sometimes choose to adopt their stepkids. Another group of families often...

11/16/21

5 (more) tips to improve co-parenting for Pennsylvania families

If you have been divorced for some time, you likely know how hard it is to co-parent your kids effectively with your spouse. The issue is critical for Rockledge, Pennsylvania, parents. As such, we like to talk about co-parenting periodically in our blog. A few months ago, we made a blog post filled with co-parenting tips. Now, we want to expand on those tips by offering five more for you to consider. Co-parenting successfully is...

11/10/21

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, but it also may be financially inconvenient. Timing always matters, so before you make such a big decision you must know about the four reasons why it...

11/5/21

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 the same conclusion at the same time. However, most come to accept it knowing that one person can’t make a marriage succeed. No-fault and fault-based dissolutions of marriage Pennsylvania allows spouses to...

11/4/21

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 during this time of year. Have a custody arrangement One of the many Mix up traditions While family traditions are great, so is mixing things...

11/2/21

5 signs that your child custody and parenting plan is broken

If you emerged from your Pennsylvania divorce with child custody arrangements that worked for your co-parent, your children and yourself, then you are fortunate! It is rare for all parties to be 100% pleased with a Pennsylvania custody and parenting plan. However, your family may reach a point where once-effective custody agreements begin to fail. Do not worry too much if this happens. Children grow and change, and so do their parents, meaning that sooner...

11/1/21

What will happen to my pets after my divorce?

Most of us love our pets as if they were our children. So, in a divorce, the thought splitting up from them can feel heart-wrenching. In today’s divorces, may spouses have to confront the possibility of shared pet custody – and the answers do not come easily. How does Pennsylvania handle pet custody? Pennsylvania courts do not grant pets the same rights as children. Instead, the court considers them personal property. With that said, many...

10/30/21

How assets remain hidden in a divorce

After you discuss a divorce with your spouse, don’t be surprised if their assets disappear. It’s not unusual for Pennsylvania residents to hide their assets even before marrying. As a partnership between two adults, however, it’s your legal responsibility to disclose your assets within a marriage. No matter why the marriage is ending, both of you deserve to have an equitable division of your estate. This can only be done once all assets are disclosed...

10/29/21

What are the benefits of joint custody?

You decided to get divorced because you needed it. Still, the idea of taking your child away from your ex-spouse, or vice versa, terrifies you. However, you must not worry about this because the courts in Pennsylvania favor joint over sole custody. The reason for this preference is based on the child’s best interests, but there are also many benefits for the parents in a joint custody agreement. It will be less stressful for your...