While most people do not imagine divorcing after a long marriage, it does happen. As you go through different phases in your life, you may find that you fell out of love with your spouse or you both have different goals. Nowadays, more people seek divorce at 55 years...
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What does an effective parenting plan look like?
During divorce proceedings, you and your spouse will need to complete a parenting plan for your minor children. With careful consideration, you should decide how to manage their lives with as little disruption as possible, and the court will determine if it protects...
5 Myths about divorce
There are a bunch of misconceptions floating around about divorce. Unfortunately, some of these have prevented people from going through the process. Here are some of the biggest myths about divorce and the truth. 1. Only women receive alimony Every family is unique....
Does divorce require splitting a family business?
Pennsylvania's divorce laws generally require dividing your marital assets. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may, however, negotiate a fair division. The process includes splitting a business that either spouse started after your marriage. Forbes reports that a...
3 ways to support your children’s mental health during a divorce
Divorce is one of the most traumatic events you can experience, but when your dissolving union involves children created by the marriage, it can affect them almost more profoundly than you or your spouse. Science Direct notes that children with divorced parents have a...
3 common signs it might be time for divorce
Weighing whether your marriage is beyond repair or if there is enough in your partnership to try and salvage is mentally draining. You may have been facing a loveless relationship for some time or maybe you are just first noticing signs of significant struggle....
Understanding child support modification
When courts make child custody decisions, they also determine how much child support, if any, one parent must pay the other. This support order remains in effect until the child turns 18 or emancipates. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child...
License suspension and back child support in Pennsylvania
It is pivotal to understand the different penalties that you could face if you fall behind on child support, whether you currently owe support or find yourself in the middle of a divorce and expect to take on these obligations soon. In Pennsylvania, parents who do not...
3 things to know about equitable property division in divorce
From personal belongings to financial assets, dividing shared property is often one of the biggest challenges that divorcing couples face. When a divorce goes to court, a family law judge decides how to separate assets. However, rather than divide property equally,...
How can your friends and family support you during your divorce?
The situation can quickly become awkward when you announce your divorce. Friends and family may not realize how they should act or what they can do to support you. The New York Times explains that if you struggle with well-meaning family and friends who are actually...