Maybe you never formally adopted your stepchildren, but you intend to pay support and want parenting time with them because you view them as part of your family. Perhaps you have companion animals or pets that are so important to you that you can't imagine losing them...
Family Law Mediation
What does the mediation process look like?
Most people think of divorce as a process in which two spouses go to court and fight in front of a judge. Though a bit oversimplified, divorce litigation can more or less fit that picture. However, divorcing couples have another option to reach a divorce agreement...
Preparing for family law mediation? Here is what to expect
Family law mediation has been an alternative way of solving family disputes outside court for many years. As stated in an article in Forbes, mediation is one of the processes divorcing couples can use. It involves a third party tasked with ensuring parties involved...
What happens during mediation?
When you have a family law issue, it may be your first time dealing with the legal system. You may have no idea what to expect. This may also be true if your case is going through mediation. It can help to understand what you can expect as your case moves through this...
Can you have a calm divorce?
Divorce proceedings can be trying. Most couples want to finish the divorce as quickly as possible. Given the high emotions, they do not often find time to agree. The fighting can make the divorce more difficult. Because court tends to align with fighting, Forbes has...
Choosing the right mediator can make a collaborative difference
You and your partner have decided to go your separate ways, but you’re already dreading the custody agreement that the courts will devise. Fortunately, there’s a way that’s often simpler, less expensive and more collaborative. Mediation is the process of working with...
For hard family decisions, mediation is often the right fit
Many of us have more intense feelings about our families than about anything else in life. This sometimes makes solutions to problems seem impossibly far away. Specialists in family law help families create and maintain better agreements for a better life. Usually,...
Things to know about family law mediation
Perhaps you have determined that your marriage is no longer sustainable. You and your spouse have agreed to divorce and you both want to handle the situation as amicably as possible. Especially regarding your children and a future co-parenting plan, you're both hoping...
Will family law mediation help Gwen Stefani and her ex?
Gwen Stefani is at the top of many Pennsylvania pop music fans' lists for favorite artists. Stefani has been in and out of the limelight in recent years, especially regarding her divorce from Gavin Rossdale and her new romantic relationship with Blake Shelton....
Family law mediation: How to know what it is not the best option
Getting divorced is a personal decision that impacts the lives of at least two people and, many times, quite a few more as well. Many Pennsylvania spouses hope to negotiate their settlements without going to court. However, it's not always possible, especially if...