Stress from a divorce can affect not only you and your ex-spouse but your children as well. Talking about this topic can seem intimidating, but anticipating what may happen can help you prepare to break the news. Stay calm and honest According to the Mayo Clinic,...
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Create a prenuptial agreement if you intend to marry again
People who marry again later in life face issues they did not have to confront in their younger years. In the state of Pennsylvania, a prenuptial agreement can address matters associated with accumulated wealth, separate versus marital property, provisions for...
Will spousal support impact your ability to get a mortgage?
When making a decision about spousal support during your divorce, you should think ahead and understand how it may impact your finances in the future. One example is if you will want to secure a mortgage. Paying spousal support becomes a debt in the eyes of a lender,...
What you must address in a Pennsylvania parenting plan
When you and your child’s other parent are unable to come to an agreement about parenting time, you may need the state of Pennsylvania to make custody decisions for you. In all contested custody proceedings, the state requires that you submit something called a...
Is this parental alienation?
During a divorce, your child can experience tremendous amounts of stress. This is a psychologically difficult time for everyone involved. And unfortunately, some people have no intention of making it easy on you. Some parents will take this opportunity to try turning...
When is it time for a child custody modification?
Once the child custody arrangement is finalized in your divorce settlement, you may feel as though it is set in stone. You may have primary or joint custody with visitation, and a parenting plan scheduled out with visiting times. Life changes, however, and a shift in...
Property division casts the fate of marital and separate assets
If you are facing the property division phase of your divorce, you may think you know which assets are marital and which separate. However, the lines are sometimes blurred and the effort to sort items correctly may lead to a few surprises. Separate versus marital...
Will fault affect your Pennsylvania divorce?
If you decide to file for divorce in Pennsylvania, you may feel your spouse's actions led to the end of the marriage. In some cases, you can file for a fault-based divorce. Review the state's criteria for fault and no-fault divorce if you have considered splitting...
Gray divorce involves special considerations
The longer your marriage lasted, the higher the chance of you and your ex having a whole lot to sort through when your marriage ends. Gray divorce, or divorce that takes place when you are 50 or older, is becoming more common across the United States. However, there...
How can co-parents balance their finances?
When you have children, one of the biggest struggles after a divorce is balancing your finances. When you are co-parenting, you have to make sure the two of you agree on how much each of you spends. CNBC claims that about 40% to 50% of married couples divorce. In this...