Divorce is difficult for multiple reasons, and often conflict with your ex-spouse is chief among them. It becomes even more complex when you are going through a highly contentious divorce and there are children involved. It is very likely that you will be in a joint...
Does divorce affect children’s future relationships?
There are many studies about how divorce impacts children, and there are just as many competing theories about its effects. One study says that divorce may have a negative impact on a child’s ability to form attachments for the rest of his or her life. According to...
3 financial steps to take before your divorce
Getting a divorce can change your life in many ways. For example, you may experience financial changes that alter your lifestyle following your divorce. Divorce is a common experience and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S. in...
Divorce, depression and severe weight loss
The impact of divorce varies from one person to the next and if you recently brought your marriage to an end or are currently preparing for divorce, it is crucial to understand the hurdles that could lie ahead and prepare yourself. Aside from legal preparation and...
In divorce proceedings, alimony is not a guarantee
In most divorces, one of the most significant struggles couples face is separating their finances. For many separating couples, the practice of sharing their funds with one another has become such an expected part of everyday life that the thought of losing a portion...
Co-parents can improve organization with the use of apps
Raising your children involves some days that are harder than others. Sure, your co-parent helps you provide no lapse in caring for your children — even with all of life’s curveballs. But what happens if your ex-spouse also has communication habits that can make...
What are the pros and cons of nesting?
Divorce is a stressful, challenging time for you and your entire family. You may be wondering how you can best mitigate its effects on your children. Some parents utilize an arrangement known as “nesting” whereby the children remain in the house and parents take turns...
Dividing marital property in a Pennsylvania divorce
Although people may become attached to possessions and property accumulated during the course of a marriage, these items often get divided in the divorce process. Couples who are going through mediation may be able to negotiate the terms of their own property...
Why should seniors consider collaborative divorce?
Gray divorce is a trend in which couples in their 60s, 70s and 80s decide to end their marriages. Even if you have decided to divorce as a senior citizen, the prospect of going to court and fighting against your spouse in a litigation process that could take years and...
Can I stop my divorce?
If your spouse files for a divorce but you do not want to go through with it, you may have some options to stop it. Before doing this, though, you should try to speak with your spouse first. Perhaps you can work things out without having to involve the court. If this...
