The end of a marriage is rarely met with joy and celebration. Even if it is the best course of action for you, your spouse, and your children, navigating the divorce process is still stressful. It will be even more stressful when issues are contentious or there are...
Year: 2020
The benefits of a collaborative divorce
The divorce process in Pennsylvania often looks very different from what it was a few decades ago. Instead of a long, anger-filled court battle that eats up time and money, you may avoid the courtroom altogether. The caveat is that both parties must be amiable to the...
How to select a mediator
When people get a divorce, they may pursue mediation. There are a few things people should consider as they select a mediator. While mediation can help shorten the divorce proceedings, it still takes time. According to FindLaw, many couples can complete the mediation...
Address the location of your custody exchange during mediation
Even though your marriage is ending, you may not have much interest in a protracted court battle. Fortunately, you likely have some options for a more peaceful divorce. With one of these, divorce mediation, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse voluntarily work with a...
Can nesting help our divorcing family?
Creating a manageable co-parenting plan in the aftermath of divorce is often one of the most challenging aspects of the process. Co-parenting requires a high level of communication and dedication between ex-partners to work well, and this can be difficult. There is...
3 key aspects of the collaborative divorce process
Collaborative divorce is a well-known alternative to litigating the end of your marriage in court. While this offers many benefits, it does not mean that there are no challenges involved. The stakes are high in a collaborative divorce. Before you and your spouse...
Relocating with your kids after your divorce
Your post-divorce life in Pennsylvania may present you with the new opportunity may be to relocate to a new area. Yet a proposed relocation can become difficult if you share custody of your kids with your ex-spouse. Many past clients have come to us here at the Law...
Divorce and marriage rates fall across the U.S. and Pennsylvania
Divorce often provides a window into various aspects of society. Divorce rates are sometimes tied to economic conditions and the changing attitudes of Americans. A decrease in divorce rates and in marriages in the U.S. and in the state of Pennsylvania indicate subtle...
What happens to debt when you divorce?
When you and your spouse split up, you need to figure out who gets to keep what. You also need to determine what happens to any debt you have when the marriage ends. Depending on circumstances, dividing up debt may involve a lot of finger-pointing and he said, she...
3 ways to make divorce mediation easier
If you are considering divorce mediation, you are far from alone. From saving on court costs and attorney fees to saving your children from a drawn-out battle, there are many reasons to consider this alternative to traditional litigation. However, for mediation to be...