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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you are considering mediation or you are already working with a mediator, you likely know about some of the benefits associated with this process (such as saving time and money while reducing negative emotions that come with ending your...
While there are many difficult topics to negotiate during divorce proceedings, separating marital property may be one of the most challenging. It is easy to become attached to property that you have accumulated during the marriage. It is critical to...
Collaborative divorce is not new in Pennsylvania, but the popularity of the process has made it more prominent. In fact, the state legislature passed laws aimed to regulate the process. Neither mediation nor collaborative divorce or new choices when a...
Gray divorce is when your divorce occurs later in life. Most older couples will no longer have children at home and have marriages that stretch into decades. Business Insider explains that the concerns in a gray divorce differ from those...
The Pennsylvania Collaborative Law Act passed in 2018. It gives people undergoing a divorce several potential benefits such as lower costs, reduced stress and increased speed of the process. A fresh look at this important law reveals more about its...
Often referred to as uncontested divorce, collaborative divorces are those where both parties reach an agreement on major issues. While they are not recommended for every couple, especially when there are major disputes regarding custody and asset division, they can...
You know that you no longer want to stay married to your spouse, but you do not know whether mediation fits your divorce desires. Should you consider traditional divorce instead? To decide, see what Lifehacker says about signs that mediation...
Divorce can be an extremely emotional and often overwhelming process, especially if there are children involved. Even if you and your spouse decide to legally separate or divorce, your children deserve to have continued interaction and support from both parents....
If you happen to have children with your ex-spouse, it may be the case that having sole custody sounds more appealing to you than sharing custody with him or her. Often, this may be for reasons of convenience as compared...