Are you considering mediation or collaborative divorce to end your marriage rather than a litigated divorce to help begin to build a good co-parenting relationship and minimize the negative effects of divorce on your child? You probably don’t need any more evidence...
Parents who divorce or break up have to find a way to share responsibility for their children and divide time with them. It can be so difficult to navigate matters related to financial support and parenting time that people may overlook other issues. For example,...
It’s important to plan out the conversation you have with your children about an upcoming divorce. This shouldn’t be a spur-of-the-moment conversation or something that you approach with little effort. It can have a major impact on how the children react to the...
Navigating family law disputes can be emotionally challenging and can be a legally complex process. As such, in recent years, the approach of collaborative law has gained prominence as an alternative to conventional litigation in family matters. Collaborative law...
When someone dies, those left behind have both practical and emotional needs to consider. The practical needs of those grieving can include reworking the division of household responsibilities and the family budget to account for the loss of someone's contributions....
Navigating legal challenges can be a daunting experience, and the support system you choose to surround yourself with plays a crucial role in how you manage the complexities of legal proceedings. By understanding the dynamics of emotional support, you can strive to...
Are you one of the many who expect you never need talk to your spouse again once you decide to get a divorce? Many believe this, but chances are, you cannot end your marriage without continuing to communicate. If you do not participate in negotiations, you and your...
The phrase “conscious uncoupling” hit the news way back in 2014 – and it’s gradually started to change the way that a lot of couples approach divorce. In short, conscious uncoupling is all about reframing your marriage and divorce as a journey and a growth process and...
In Pennsylvania, grandparents may seek child custody and visitation rights of their grandchildren under certain circumstances. They can also pursue collaborative methods such as alternative dispute resolutions to reach an agreement with the child's parents. Reviewing...
Tensions run high, and frustration, anger or sadness can easily overwhelm you during divorce or child custody. During this challenging time, keeping your composure may be crucial in the evolution of your case and its eventual outcome. Your ability to stay calm under...