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- Four ways to ease the emotional strain of divorce
Sep 29, 2023
The logistical and financial implications of divorce are significant, reshaping how you live your life for years to come. But the emotional realities of your marriage dissolution might cast a shadow on the entire process. When you’re feeling depressed and frightful of the future, you might struggle to deal with the legal realities awaiting you. You don’t want that to happen, which is why you need to find effective ways to cope with the challenges...Read More - What happens in a relocation hearing?
Sep 20, 2023
Parents who want to move out of their Pennsylvania home with their child often do so to leave the painful past and welcome a fresh future. However, they must fulfill specific conditions that can lead to a relocation hearing before packing up their things and going away for good. The state’s relocation laws qualify a change of residence not necessarily based on a precise distance but on how it can significantly impair the nonrelocating parent’s...Read More - How is debt divided in a divorce?
Sep 20, 2023
When two people decide to get married, they bring more than just their personalities and preferences to their relationships. They also bring their financial histories and obligations, such as debts from student loans, credit cards, mortgages or other sources. Some of these debts might have been there before they got married. But there’s no doubt they could also come up during the marriage. These debts can affect both people or maybe just one. So, what...Read More - Can you change your parenting plan after the fact?
Sep 19, 2023
After a divorce, many parents find themselves facing new challenges when it comes to co-parenting. One common question that arises is whether or not you can change your parenting plan after the fact. The short answer is yes, it is possible to modify your parenting plan, but there are some important factors to consider. Agreement between both parents The most straightforward way to change a parenting plan is through mutual agreement between both parents. If...Read More - Contempt of court: When your spouse violates custody orders
Aug 21, 2023
Like any parent enduring a contentious divorce, your child’s overall well-being always takes precedence. A child custody order aims to generate an agreement serving your child’s best interests. Since both you and your spouse only want nothing but the best for your child despite the divorce, the court expects both of you to adhere to all terms of the arrangement strictly. However, against their better judgment, your spouse may exhibit behaviors or actions violating court...Read More - 3 FAQs about annulments in Pennsylvania
Aug 11, 2023
In some cases, getting married quickly comes with immediate doubts. Although divorce rates have declined, some people soon realize that they do not belong in the marriage. For various reasons, an annulment may provide a better option than a divorce but has its own complexities. 1. Does Pennsylvania allow annulments? The state does allow annulments. While also a process to terminate a marriage, it essentially ends a marriage by formally ordering that the marriage did...Read More - 3 reasons to consider mediation for a gray divorce
Aug 5, 2023
Even after years of building a life together, change happens that may lead to divorcing as the best solution. Research published by the National Library of Medicine indicates people 50 and over account for 36% of U.S. adults getting divorced. From reputations to finances, gray divorces may benefit from mediation. 1. Minimize stress and conflict While a divorce happens for many reasons, it comes with additional complications for gray divorces. As both parties already face...Read More - What properties are not subject to division in a divorce?
Aug 1, 2023
It is common for divorcing spouses to have a pile of questions about the divorce process. One of their main concerns is determining which properties the court will distribute between spouses and which ones are excluded from the division. Following the equitable division of property, Pennsylvania courts will distribute marital assets between spouses fairly and equitably. Marital assets are those properties the spouses acquire during the marriage. This means that the distribution does not include...Read More - Should you contest your prenup in your divorce?
Jul 20, 2023
According to Strictly Weddings, only about 10% of marriages across the United States include a prenuptial agreement. If you signed a prenup before you got married, you may wonder how it will affect your divorce, and you might find yourself contemplating whether to challenge the terms of your prenup. While prenups often appear binding, certain conditions can render them invalid. It is important to understand the process of contesting your prenup and the potential outcomes...Read More - Factors to consider as you draft your parenting plan
Jul 19, 2023
The goal of a parenting plan is ensuring that both parents have equal access to and maintain a relationship with their children. Divorce often leads to conflict, but your parenting plan should focus on the needs of your children, not the disagreements in your relationship. There are a few key elements to consider as you come to a parenting plan agreement. Consistency is important Easing the divorce transition for your children starts with maintaining as...Read More