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 marriage). In some...
Year: 2021
How is property divided in a Pennsylvania divorce?
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 understand the...
What are some important factors in a gray divorce?
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 in other divorces due to the...
Will a collaborative divorce or mediation work better?
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 couple decides...
A fresh look at the Pennsylvania Collaborative Law Act
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 features. ...
What are the benefits of collaborative divorce?
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...
What are the signs that mediation is not right for your divorce?
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 may not work. Get the...
What factors help determine child custody in Pennsylvania?
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. ...
Should I fight for sole custody?
If you happen to have children with your ex-spouse, it may be the case that having sole custody sounds more appealing to you then sharing custody with him or her. Often, this may be for reasons of convenience as compared to any direct ill will against the ex-spouse. ...