Divorce rates in the U.S. have been steadily dropping for the last two decades – at least for younger couples. But within that same timeframe, the divorce rate for those after age 50 has doubled since 1990. The phenomenon – nicknamed “gray divorce” - could be...
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What does healthy co-parenting look like?
Making decisions with regards to a child’s upbringing is difficult enough when the parents are married to one another and have a generally healthy relationship. When a Pennsylvania couple divorces and now has to agree on matters such as which holiday will be spent...
Advice for co-parenting with a difficult ex
When you share custody of a child after a divorce, you’ll have to maintain some sort of a relationship with your ex-spouse. Some people maintain the bare minimum required for coordinating visits, while others must engage in more involved interaction to co-manage...
Making co-parenting work for the parents and the child
Co-parenting is a common child custody arrangement in Pennsylvania. It often provides both parents with an opportunity to remain active in the child’s life while avoiding the intense stress that can be inflicted by traditional child support orders. Nevertheless, many...
3 mistakes to avoid making during a divorce
Divorce can be an extremely stressful process. Emotions are running high and it can be hard to focus on what needs to be done. During this emotional time, mistakes are common. Although they’re common, it will affect your divorce for the worse. Below are three commonly...
Avoid divorce litigation with the ADR process
Those involved in or worried about a contentious divorce proceeding should know that there are alternatives to litigation. Pennsylvania family law disputes can be resolved amicably through a negotiated settlement, which our law firm encourages. Our attorneys have...
How is alimony determined in a Pennsylvania divorce?
Alimony is a payment made by one former spouse to the other former spouse following divorce. It is designed to address economic or financial inequity between the former spouses but is a divorce-related topic that can quickly grow contentious. As a result, it is...
How to protect a retirement account in divorce
For the past 20 years, divorce rates for people over age 50 have steadily risen. Citing financial management reasons, addiction, infidelity, and more, “grey divorce” can cause seniors no small amount of stress. An older spouse considering divorce likely has many...
Are men or women more likely to initiate divorce?
Marriage provides the opportunity to build a life with someone you love. Some choose to raise a family, some prefer a lifetime of experiences without being tied down, and other couples decide to attack both options. Marriage is a path of trials and triumphs. For some...
What should I expect from the property division process?
In Pennsylvania, property is divided equitably when a couple decides to divorce. What exactly that means may be different for each couple so it is helpful for divorcing couples to have a handle on the basics of property division. Equitable property division refers to...