Divorce is undoubtedly a significant life event. As such, it typically results in a lot of change. People move, they have different financial resources and their lifestyle can change considerably.
Does everything have to change after divorce?
Parental alienation: What it is, what parents can do about it
A parent's greatest fear in the wake of a divorce can be losing time and a quality relationship with their children. And unfortunately, divorce can adversely impact a parent-child relationship, especially if one parent engages in parental alienation.
4 things to avoid when going through a divorce
Divorce puts people in very difficult positions. Parties who once hoped to spend their lives together must not separate their assets, their time with their children and their lives. Therefore, people may do or say things they later regret.
Can courts later modify divorce agreements?
One option divorcing couples here in Pennsylvania have for addressing the many important issues in their divorce is to reach agreements on such issues. What if, after a divorce, a person feels that changing circumstances have made it so an agreement that he or she made with his or her ex during the divorce is no longer fair and no longer a good fit for the situation? Can he or she seek out a court modification of the agreement?
Should you keep the house after a divorce?
Buying a house is big step, and it can take a long time to make that house feel like a home. Now that you are facing a divorce, you may feel tempted to hang onto the place you worked so hard to make yours. Though keeping the marital home may be appealing, you should consider all the consequences before you make a decision.
How do alimony payments affect taxes?
An individual’s financial future after divorce can seem uncertain. If the final agreement includes spousal support, whether you pay or receive it, that question is likely on the forefront of your mind.
