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9/28/23

3 co-parenting tips when your ex has a new partner

Learning that your ex has a new partner can stir up a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s natural to feel a twinge of resentment, anger or even jealousy. However, if this new person looks like they’re going to be a significant part of your ex’s life, they’ll also become a part of your child’s world. Avoiding them could be one option, but facing changes and accepting your ex’s new relationship could be healthier for everyone. It’s...

9/5/23

Are you about to tell your children about your divorce?

Breaking the news of your divorce to your children can be a difficult and emotional conversation. As you navigate this delicate situation, it’s important to approach it with sensitivity and care to minimize the impact on their well-being. At this moment, your children may already have some idea that you’re getting a divorce, which can make this conversation even more challenging. However, it would be best to have Plan and talk to them together Starting...

8/18/23

What benefits can parents get from parental coordination services?

Shared custody arrangements in Pennsylvania, even when created by a court order, can potentially cause intense conflict between parents. The adults in a family may have a very hard time cooperating with one another and working out the details of an effective co-parenting relationship after a divorce or non-marital split. Parents may argue during custody exchanges or even disagree about basic aspects of co-parenting like their schedule and division of parental authority. Sometimes, families have...

8/7/23

5 tips for families experiencing high-conflict divorces

The inherent nature of divorce is tearing apart what you hoped was an enduring bond. This breakage only means that you and your ex-spouse cannot be completely immune from some degree of disagreement. But in some cases, conflicts reach extremely antagonistic levels. If not managed properly, it may have a detrimental impact on your family’s well-being. How to reduce conflicts Per Pennsylvania’s collaborative laws, you have the option to sign a participation agreement to ...

7/24/23

The right help is crucial to success during divorce ADR

There are many reasons that people thinking about divorce may want to pursue alternative dispute resolution (ADR) systems instead of a litigated process. They may have young children who they want to shield from the acrimony that often develops in a litigated divorce. There could be deeply personal issues that one spouse or the other believes are relevant for the purposes of property division, support or custody matters. It could be concerns about the cost...

7/19/23

How will my children respond to the divorce?

Couples could go through extreme stress and grief during the divorce. They might face various obstacles while dealing with legalities and paperwork to finalize the process. Parents might feel overwhelming distress and fatigue, but their children could experience the harshest blow. Children usually find it challenging to cope with divorce. It could disrupt their lives, alter their living arrangements and affect their well-being overall. Typically, children also feel stress, fear and grief, especially when exposed...

6/29/23

Is divorce arbitration the right choice for you?

It takes a lot of mental and emotional energy to get through a divorce while dealing with an ex-spouse. Many divorcing spouses want to avoid going to trial because of how time-consuming and stressful it can be. Arbitration is one way a divorcing couple can settle their divorce privately without going to court. How does divorce arbitration work? Many people want their divorce agreements to be finalized as soon as possible so they can move...

6/17/23

How cost-sharing keeps collaborative divorce more affordable

There are many benefits to choosing collaborative divorce instead of employing an adversarial approach to marital dissolution. Spouses may have an easier time shielding their children from the tension of divorce when they work with each other instead of fighting. They will also have more direct control over how they divide their resources and any parenting responsibilities they may share than they would if they litigated their situation. Additionally, collaborative divorce can actually be a...

6/6/23

Why is co-parenting necessary?

After finalizing a divorce, you lose your spouse, but it does not change the fact that you are a parent, and your ex is also a parent. Divorce can be a traumatic experience for everyone, but it significantly hurts the child involved. Successful co-parenting can help mitigate the adverse effects of divorce on the children by giving them security. Everyone should be able to communicate positively to achieve this kind of security. Security Co-parenting can...

5/30/23

Can I adopt my grandchild?

You love and care for your grandchild the same way you did your own children. Stepping in and keeping them company while their parents are away is probably something you even embrace. However, you may be considering adopting your grandchild permanently if you are practically raising them due to the circumstances of their parents. When is grandparent adoption necessary? Grandparent adoption is not always the best solution, especially if the problem with the parents is...