Everyone understands the importance of staying physically and mentally healthy – and that it’s often easier said than done. But prioritizing your health is critical when you're undergoing a stressful, life-changing event like a divorce. When you're going through a...
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Month: January 2020
Complex compensation can make property division messy
Divorce even between two salaried, nine-to-five employees can be hard to agree on and delicate to calculate. When one or both have complicated compensation packages and intimate entanglements with a business’s assets, breaking up can truly be hard to do. Sometimes it...
Are happy husbands and unhappy wives really the norm?
The idea that marriages between men and women make the men happy and the women miserable is not true, despite being a well-known "fact." At least that is the conclusion of a scholarly researcher specializing in happiness. According to her understanding of the best...
How to keep peace with your co-parent
After a strenuous divorce, it can seem impossible to keep peace with your co-parent. You know a peaceful environment is the best thing to offer your child but, when emotions are so fresh, it can be hard to practice. Even though you and your ex-partner don’t work...
Navigating life after divorce with your adult children
Determining the best ways to parent after a divorce can be tricky. This is true no matter when you separate – even if it’s later in life. Regardless of your children’s ages, you and your partner’s split may strongly affect them. You should proceed with caution as you...
What to consider about life insurance as part of your divorce
Even if you don’t have insurance now, it may be something you should consider getting ordered as part of your divorce, especially if you have children. If one spouse will be paying support, a life insurance policy could guarantee that the support continues even if...
How do other romantic relationships affect divorce?
One of the most common reasons couples divorce is because they either have or want to have other romantic relationships. Under these circumstances, there may be no choice but to end their marriage. While non-marital relationships are one common reason behind the...
Advice from a family lawyer: how to stay together
Any divorce lawyer can tell you how to end a marriage, but this lawyer advised on how to keep a marriage strong. James J. Sexton, a divorce lawyer with decades of experience and a divorcee himself, recently published a relationship advice book, “If You're In My...
The 5 biggest strains on a marriage
In a marriage, there are stressors that appear with time. As life changes, you are challenged with different aspects of your life. This can lead to problematic ways of coping with your stressors. Relationships are hard work and require more energy as challenges arise....
There are two types of spousal support in Pennsylvania
Alimony, properly called “spousal support” in Pennsylvania, is granted when one spouse is financially dependent on the other. If you’re getting a divorce in Pennsylvania, you should know that the financially dependent spouse may be entitled to alimony while the...