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8/5/21

While the idea of getting a divorce often fills a spouse with a sense of dread, there are ways if improving the situation. A collaborative divorce allows couples to work together and end things on their own terms. Considering Agreeing to collaborate through a divorce is not enough to ensure things will go well, however. To help promote the efficiency and speed of the process, here are five tips you should follow: Set your feelings...

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...

7/30/21

Collaborative divorce may be a quicker solution

Residents of Rockledge and other areas of Pennsylvania might want to learn more about the process of collaborative divorce. Without the need for divorce court, you and your spouse may be able to work things out more smoothly and in less time. What is a collaborative divorce? In collaborative divorce, you and your spouse will negotiate an agreement with the help of a professional. Time with the professional is not as lengthy as with a...

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...