When people are looking to fulfill their family's needs during a divorce, mediation may be on the table. A third party can help both sides find a resolution together. Despite the good that mediation can do, there are many misconceptions that can lead to frustration....
Year: 2021
What to look for in a divorce or custody mediator
Not every Pennsylvania divorce or child custody matter is navigable through mediation. However, if yours is, you may find that ending your marriage or setting your custody dispute in this manner leads to several notable benefits. Mediation may save you considerable...
3 benefits of a collaborative divorce
Deciding to divorce is hard on everyone involved but there are ways to make the process easier. Couples that get a collaborative divorce focus on staying out of court and design a divorce settlement they both agree on. Many couples choose a collaborative divorce to...
Can you keep your full 401(k) in your divorce?
Through research and receiving input from people in Pennsylvania, you may feel completely prepared for any and all aspects of your upcoming divorce proceedings (still understanding that every case is unique). However, one element that many do not anticipate is the...
When should you consider a divorce?
Differences of opinion can disrupt any relationship. However, when you reach a point where indifference causes unrelenting tension, you may have considered divorce. Your decision to separate from your spouse is a personal one. Knowing under what conditions a divorce...
Is this a sign of parental alienation?
As a parent who recently went through divorce, you likely have a full plate even in the aftermath. Unfortunately, your co-parent knows this, too. This is the time when most parents choose to strike and make attempts at alienating you from your kids. But how can you...
What should you expect when divorcing a narcissist?
If you currently face divorce, the whole process can become messy quickly. It is a lot worse when the person you divorce is a narcissist. Narcissists are manipulative and tend to only care for themselves. If you feel that your ex may be a narcissist, you need to know...
3 steps to take ahead of filing for divorce
A Pennsylvania divorce is rarely easy, but there are steps you may want to take that may help ensure that you give all relevant matters the attention they deserve. You may feel overwhelmed at the prospect of having to find a lawyer, determine child custody...
What is collaborative family law?
If you are getting divorced, you could be bracing for what you expect will be a contentious courtroom battle. However, most people can avoid this scenario by taking a collaborative approach to resolving divorce and other family legal matters. The collaborative process...
3 signs your soon-to-be ex-spouse is open to divorce mediation
Even if your marriage is not working out as you intended, you may not want to battle your spouse in open court. Using an alternative approach to wrap up your marriage may not only preserve your sanity, but it may also save you some cash. Divorce mediation is becoming...