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1/13/22

Signs your spouse is preparing for divorce

Many people who receive divorce papers are surprised by the news that their spouse is unhappy in their marriage. Knowing these signs and being able to spot them ahead of time allows you the opportunity to either prepare for divorce or act to repair your marriage. To help you act ahead of time, here are five common signs of coming divorce: They are spending less time with you When your partner is preparing to separate...

1/6/22

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 property Before the court divides anything during your On the other hand, any stock or investment made while married is marital property and subject to division. Also, if you bought stocks before...

12/30/21

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 offspring. Many divorces take on an adversarial form, with both parties engaging in a winner takes all scenario. However, in reality, there are no winners in a high-conflict divorce. Lengthy disputes only result in heightened...

12/27/21

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 loved one (even if our relationship with that person was not the best), we might go through a similar experience over getting divorced. Five tips...

12/18/21

3 New Year’s resolutions for better co-parenting

Sharing custody isn’t easy, even if you have the best of intentions. You and your ex may have had some rough patches this last year, especially if your divorce is still fresh. With a new year on the horizon, now is the perfect time to set some goals for better co-parenting in the future. What are some resolutions that could make your family life a little bit better? Commit to daily updates or communication You...

12/17/21

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 process to be as painless as possible for their (and your) sake. Research shows parents who take a graceful approach to divorce may greatly reduce the negative impacts on...

12/16/21

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 rift surfaces in a ere? How do you deal with this on social media? Of course, there is discontent with a disconnect, especially when a couple divorces. In such cases, you must observe civil...

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...