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- How to break the news of your divorce to acquaintances
Jul 1, 2021
When you decided to get divorced, you probably planned conversations with your children and close family members and knew that they would be the first to know. Now with those difficult conversations out of the way, you may wonder what other parties need or should know about your plans to divorce. In addition to notifying important people in your children’s lives such as teachers, pediatricians and babysitters, you may also want to notify some of...Read More - What is nesting and is it right for us?
Jun 17, 2021
Divorce is hard, but reimagining your life in the aftermath can be much more challenging for many families. Particularly if you and your ex-spouse have children in joint custody, it is important for you to create a stable routine for your children as soon as possible. Traditionally, this involves the parents setting up separate households and the children moving between them. However, having the children do all the moving in a joint custody situation does...Read More - How can you deal with parental alienation?
Jun 2, 2021
If you notice that your children seem distant from you after visiting your ex-spouse, you may struggle with parental alienation. This problem occurs when an ex-spouse manipulates and coerces a child to turn against his or her other parent. The effects can last beyond childhood, since it fractures the relationship between you and your children. Knowing some ways to combat this can help to stop it before the issue grows. Stay calm and open According to...Read More - How does divorce affect children of different ages?
May 25, 2021
While divorce tends to affect the entire family, few are more likely to feel its impact than your children. Today’s Parent reports that the effects of a divorce on children may depend on their age and ability to grasp the accompanying emotions and that younger children may not always see the bigger picture regarding the future. If you have children of different ages living in your home, talking to each child about your divorce on...Read More - How to protect your finances during divorce
May 19, 2021
Divorce can incite big changes in your life. One of the ways divorce can impact your way of living is on a financial level, especially if your spouse supported your family financially. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2019, 746,971 couples in the U.S. got a divorce or annulment, and many of these individuals had to figure out to move forward financially. You can start by taking certain steps to protect...Read More - The impact of high-conflict divorce on children
May 14, 2021
Divorce or separation is a difficult time for you and your children. Emotions may run high, but it is very important to keep your children out of the conflict. High-conflict divorces exact a devastating toll on the children involved. Many children develop harmful behaviors that can last a lifetime. Avoiding conflict Conflict is a natural part of life, but children in a high-conflict divorce learn to fear it. This fear can progress later in life...Read More - Basics of spousal support and what warrants a modification
Apr 30, 2021
If you are going through a divorce, you may be wondering if you are eligible to receive spousal support. The judge considers granting support, also known as alimony, based off a variety of factors, and the duration of payments varies. As life changes, circumstances may change as well. If there is a long-term change for either the payer or receiver, one can request an alimony modification. Alimony categories According to FindLaw, alimony falls into three...Read More - How should you discuss divorce with your children?
Apr 16, 2021
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, children feel frightened by sudden changes in their daily lives and can often react in an extreme way once you talk to them. You can help reduce their worry...Read More - Create a prenuptial agreement if you intend to marry again
Apr 12, 2021
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 children of a previous marriage and more. Managing more assets Circumstances change with the years. When people marry in their 20s or 30s, they have much less in the way of assets than they do...Read More - Will spousal support impact your ability to get a mortgage?
Apr 6, 2021
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, according to Rocket Mortgage. It is money you owe and have an obligation to pay. Timing One thing to think about is how long you will pay...Read More