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4/23/24

How can mediation help divorcing couples?

Divorce can be a taxing and difficult process for couples. The two parties can face challenges and disputes that they may struggle to resolve independently. Mediation can be helpful if you want to make the process as peaceful as possible. In Pennsylvania, where 29,101 couples divorced in 2022 alone, the help of a mediator can be valuable. How mediation can help you With the help of a mediator, resolving disagreements can be more straightforward. However,...

4/18/24

What happens to retirement accounts in a Pennsylvania divorce?

The process of preparing for divorce is lengthy and often quite complex. Even couples who commit to cooperating with each other and comporting themselves with dignity may struggle to cooperate when emotions run high. Custody issues are often a trigger for emotional conflict, but financial issues can also lead to disputes between divorcing spouses. Those who recognize the issues that could complicate their divorce proceedings can potentially take steps to reduce the conflict that arises...

4/15/24

How can my children benefit from bird nesting?

Children, especially preteens, are sensitive to changes. Divorce can be particularly challenging as it involves numerous changes, such as new living arrangements or routine adjustments. While navigating these, one concern you may have is maintaining stability for your children while managing your finances. A potential solution to this dilemma is ‘bird nesting’ or ‘nesting.’ Nesting is when the children stay in the family home (the ‘nest’) while the parents take turns living there. This method...

4/15/24

3 reasons a parent may need to file an emergency petition

Resolving custody matters is often a lengthy process. Those going through a breakup or divorce may wait months for a hearing in front of a family law judge. Even those with existing custody orders may need to wait quite some time for a modification hearing to review proposed changes to the custody arrangement. Not all families have the luxury of waiting numerous months to resolve custody issues. There are some scenarios in which a parent...

4/2/24

The difference between traditional divorce litigation and collaborative divorce

A couple facing divorce often fight in a battle of conflicting emotions. Disputes usually surface because of disagreements on child custody, support, property distribution and other arrangements. Separating couples could resolve these disputes extra-judicially, but when you fail to reach an agreement, you could end up fighting in court. Resolving issues in court through litigation The traditional route of divorce is through litigation. When you and your spouse disagree on the terms of your divorce,...

3/22/24

Can you divorce someone you still care about?

Letting go of your spouse may be the kind and considerate thing to do. Despite your desire to stay together, that may not be enough to keep each other happy. The thought of divorcing your partner, whom you still care about, can be heart-wrenching, making you hesitant to proceed. Yet, deep down, you might already know that you both deserve the opportunity to grow and find happiness, even if that means going your separate ways...

3/21/24

Have you considered vacationing with your co-parent?

Vacationing together as co-parents with your children can be a rewarding experience that fosters lasting memories, strengthens family bonds and demonstrates a united front of parental support. However, this kind of adventure requires a proactive approach and mutual respect to better ensure that a trip is enjoyable for everyone involved. As such, you’ll want to start by planning your shared co-parenting vacation together. This involves choosing a destination, activities and accommodations that are agreeable to...

3/8/24

How can technology help you co-parent better?

Technology plays a far bigger role in the lives of modern parents and their kids than it did when those same parents were children themselves. That has its pros and cons. We detailed in a previous post some of the ways that technology can It allows you both to maintain greater contact with your kids Nothing can beat one-on-one time with your child. Yet, sometimes, that is not possible due to work, custody schedules...

2/23/24

Most children adjust well to divorce

When parents are considering divorce, they are often rather worried about the impact that it will have on their children. In fact, there are even couples who decide that they’re going to stay together specifically because they want to provide that home environment to their kids. They are not personally happy in their relationship, but they decide not to end it anyway. But there are two reasons why parents shouldn’t think this way and why...

2/15/24

Why using internet resources for a pro se divorce isn’t a great idea

The internet has made it easier than ever before for people to learn about various matters of concern. What would have once required a trip to the library or sit-down sessions with professionals can now be achieved from the privacy of one’s favorite armchair. Unfortunately, ease of access to information online sometimes gives people a false sense of security. For example, people sometimes assume that they can do their own research and then represent themselves...