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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...

5/18/23

Addressing parental alienation in high-conflict custody cases

In the emotionally charged world of high-conflict custody battles, few challenges are as devastating as parental alienation. Picture a child caught in the crossfire, torn between two estranged parents. It’s a heartbreaking scenario that leaves scars on the child’s psyche, potentially affecting their well-being for years to come. In the face of such turmoil, courts take legal interventions to address parental alienation head-on, aiming to safeguard the child’s best interests and restore harmony to fractured...

5/10/23

How do I prepare to talk to my spouse about divorce?

It is never easy to break up with someone you promised to love, especially if you legally vowed to love and cherish them forever. When you finally decide to bring up divorce, you should do so in a way that will increase the chances for collaboration. Litigation can be costly and time-consuming. It involves appearing in court and battling out the conditions and terms of your divorce. In a collaborative divorce, you and your spouse...

5/2/23

Understanding the benefits of ADR in resolving legal disputes

As the name suggests, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a way to resolve disputes outside traditional court proceedings. ADR First and foremost, ADR is often a cheaper and faster way of doing things compared to traditional litigation. It also offers parties to a dispute greater flexibility and control over the dispute resolution process and outcome. Lastly, those involved can potentially preserve good relations with other parties since it’s a less adversarial approach to resolving...

5/1/23

How does mediation work?

Many Pennsylvania couples considering divorce could benefit from mediation as part of the process. Mediation is a process that helps couples resolve their disagreements independently. This can help them avoid going to family court and having a judge determine what should happen with their children or their shared property. Even though mediation may mean attending an additional meeting and paying for another outside professional to assist their family, successful mediation can actually speed up the...

4/28/23

When is a parent unfit for custody?

It is true that no parent is perfect, but some of them can be destructive to their child. It is normal for those going through divorce to distrust an ex-spouse regarding childcare. However, it is important to remember that the judge will make their decision based on the child’s best interest. What is an unfit parent? When a parent cannot provide for their child or places them in danger, the court may determine that the...