Pennsylvania parents like you prioritize your child during divorce. Co-parenting during and after the legal proceedings is often full of trial and error. But above all, you want what is best for your child. This includes figuring out how to break news of the divorce...
Year: 2020
What are the benefits of an amicable divorce?
A divorce in Pennsylvania can bring out the worst in both parties. Despite efforts to maintain the peace, sometimes hostile behavior escalates quickly. You may wonder why you should bother to try to keep things on an amicable footing. According to Forbes, here are...
Should you fight to retain your full 401(k)?
Past posts on this blog detailed what types of assets qualify as marital property. It may come as a surprise to you to learn that a 401(k) falls on this list. Your 401(k) account likely exists due to your employment in Pittsburgh. Thus, since your employment is...
How mediation and collaborative divorce compare
You and your spouse may have already decided that you want to settle your divorce via a process of alternative dispute resolution rather than the traditional court trial. However, you still have to decide whether mediation or collaborative divorce is a better approach...
What to do after your divorce
You may feel a sense of relief following the finalization of your divorce. We encourage you to take a deep breath and brace yourself for some news that you might not want to hear. According to TODAY, this is the point when the real work begins. Divorce makes your...
What should you expect from divorce mediation?
Pennsylvania couples like you may face disputes on the road to divorce. Some of these disputes may turn ugly. There is no shame in admitting that you cannot surmount your disputes on your own. Today, we will look at mediation as a tool to get through a divorce. It...
Grandparents spending $179 billion yearly on grandchildren
Most people have fond memories of generous grandparents willing to give them the world and then some. In fact, studies show that most grandparents contribute financially to their grandchildren’s lives. Sometimes, it is $20 in a Christmas card. Other times,...
Will the Pennsylvania courts punish your ex for any misbehavior?
The bad behavior of one spouse can result in the decision of the other spouse to seek a divorce. Sometimes, the spouse who behaved poorly is the one who files for divorce, possibly because they have already begun a new relationship. As someone wronged by your partner,...
Using the right mediation method for your situation
Pennsylvania divorce mediation is an alternative to litigation. It can help the divorce process proceed faster and more cost-effectively than if you take it to court, even if you have serious conflicts. Our mediators often help clients improve communication and assist...
What is considered marital property?
Property division may be one of the most complicated topics to negotiate in a divorce decree. In addition to becoming attached to certain items obtained during the marriage, you may find it difficult to decipher what types of property are considered marital. In some...