Child custody is one of the most important matters that Pennsylvania parents may have to deal with when they choose to end their marriages in divorce. Child custody refers to the rights and responsibilities that parents retain when their marital relationships end....
Is “nesting” a good idea for our divorcing family?
Figuring out your living situation after a divorce is difficult for multiple reasons, but if you are looking at a joint custody situation with your ex-spouse you will have specific concerns regarding the future of your family. Namely, you are going to have to figure...
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...
Mediation may help ease the emotional toll of divorce
Going through a divorce is not an easy process for most couples. However, it does not have to include a long, drawn-out court battle. For many couples, mediation is a preferred method of dissolving the marriage. It has numerous benefits, although it is not an...
What is parallel parenting?
It is not unusual to be on bad terms with your ex-spouse in the direct aftermath of a divorce. After all, it is likely that the divorce happened due to some form of marital strife. However, if you have children with your ex-spouse you will be working with him or her...
What are Pennsylvania’s eligibility requirements for divorce?
While it may seem crazy, you and your spouse must meet Pennsylvania’s eligibility requirements for divorce if you decide to part ways. You must also show “grounds” for divorce, which basically means that you must cite a reason for the deterioration of your marriage....
When a former spouse tries to get revenge
Sometimes, marriages end in an amicable manner and both spouses split up on good terms. On the other hand, some people are devastated by the breakdown of their marriage and some become very bitter or place a lot of blame on their ex. In some instances, people try to...
How to prepare for divorce mediation
The divorce process can be tiring and stressful. To make things easier, many couples plan to go through mediation instead of heading to court for litigation. Mediation has many benefits over litigation, such as saving time and money. Plus, it allows a couple to make...
Why should fathers establish paternity?
In Pennsylvania, establishing paternity opens up the legal perks of fatherhood. Some people may ask why they should strive to establish paternity. Today we will take a look at the answer to that question. We will see what legal paternity offers to fathers everywhere....
