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7/30/21

Here’s why you want to keep your divorce out of court

If you were to go off of what you see on television, then you’d assume that all couples who decide to end their marriage end up duking it out in contentious courtroom battles — but that’s not reality. An increasing number of divorcing couples have opted for mediation in recent years. Why? Consider You retain control over your future Divorcing couples who can’t resolve their differences generally think that pursuing litigation is their only...

7/29/21

Just Divorced: What’s Next?

After your divorce is final, the future can seem a little overwhelming. With so many possibilities, it can be easy to get lost and not know where to start in pursuit of your new normal. To figure out what’s next, here are some tips to help you find your “normal” after your divorce. Focus on your children No matter what issues you and your former spouse had in your marriage or your divorce proceedings, it...

7/19/21

Want to adopt your stepchildren? Here’s what you need to know.

Blended families can be amazing blessings. It is a special moment when a stepparent decides that they want to legally adopt their stepchild and care for them as their own child. If this is your situation, you may be wondering how to begin the process, and what it will entail. Stepparent adoptions are easier than other types of adoption Adoptions in general take a lot of time and energy, and there is a considerable amount...

7/18/21

Do grandparents have visitation rights in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has established the Grandparent Visitation Act to provide partial custody rights for grandparents. Under this law, grandparents can file for legal visitation with grandchildren under certain circumstances. Learn what the state says about When can grandparents seek visitation? Pennsylvania family courts will hear a request for grandparent custody or visitation if the child’s parents divorce or separate or when one parent has died. You can also file this request if your grandchild has...

7/14/21

How much do children need to know about your divorce?

Telling your kids that you plan to divorce is one of the hardest things about ending a marriage. You want to protect your children, but at the same time, you may feel they have a right to know what is happening. Children do deserve to know what is going on between the two people they love the most. Unfortunately, there exists no definitive rule book on how much to tell your kids about your divorce...

7/13/21

Five tips for effective co-parenting

While resolving a divorce may have taken you a considerable amount of time and effort, that is not the end of the work you need to put in for this new way of living. As a recently divorced parent, you may have already noticed difficulties in co-parenting with your ex-spouse. There are Put your feelings about your ex-spouse aside It is natural for a recent divorcee to have feelings of hurt or anger toward their...

6/29/21

3 reasons divorce mediation could fail

Mediation offers you an alternative way to settle your divorce. It comes with several advantages compared to the more traditional route of litigation. When you use mediation, you and your spouse get to Failing to prepare for mediation will reduce the chance of success Mediation does not always work out. Here are three reasons divorce mediation could fail: You lack the right attitude: Mediation requires you both to enter the room in a spirit...

6/24/21

Keeping your costs down in a divorce

Divorce is a notoriously expensive process. The strain on your finances can add another burden to an already stressful situation. From legal fees to finding new living accommodations to dividing marital assets, you stand to lose a lot of financial security. Fortunately, there are a few strategies that you can use to keep your expenses down during your divorce. Cost-saving tactics for divorce Keep in mind, every divorce is unique. The tactics that work for...

5/11/21

When should you call a collaborative divorce attorney?

Scorched-earth divorce battles make for compelling television. Despite what Hollywood may have you believe, though, it is possible to end your marriage without going through a knock-down, drag-out fight. With collaborative divorce, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse each have an attorney to protect your interests. Rather than fighting in open court, however, you work with your husband or wife to find 1. You do not hate your spouse Even though your marriage is no...

4/19/21

4 options for securing health insurance immediately after divorce

Even if you are healthy and active, having health insurance is critical. After all, a catastrophic injury or sudden illness may require hospitalization, expensive procedures or costly medications. If you do not have sufficient health coverage, an unexpected event may leave you thousands of dollars or more in debt. If you are on your spouse’s plan, you may wonder what happens to your coverage after your divorce. While you can likely address health insurance during...