Thinking about your adult children in a gray divorce
If you and your spouse are heading for divorce and you share adult children, there are many factors for you to consider. Your adult children may struggle with your divorce more than you expect and there are several ways you can help them as your family transitions to your new...
Read MoreWhat do people consider most when deciding on the future of a relationship?
What factors influence a person’s decision to move forward in a relationship or to end it? Not everyone considers the future of their relationship in an overly formal or even conscious way. However, anyone who is dating or married is probably aware that certain issues have the ability to sway...
Read More3 ways to protect your mental health during divorce
When you decided to get divorced, you likely recognized the process would be difficult. But you may not have fully understood how the process could impact your mental health. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, approximately 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. experience a mental illness every year. The following...
Read MoreHow Co-Parents Can Prevent Disputes Over Gift Giving
The holidays bring about good feelings for many. However, for single parents, holiday gift-giving may cause stress and anger. Disputes between co-parents may escalate as gift-giving events approach. One parent may feel pressure to keep up with the other parent’s spending. Gift duplication may prove a real prospect and cause...
Read MoreWhat happens when co-parents can’t agree on their child’s medical treatment?
Divorced parents often have to work together to determine what is best for their children, especially if they have joint legal custody. However, when a child needs medical treatment and neither co-parent can agree on how to proceed, what should they do? When co-parenting, both parties can typically resolve minor...
Read MoreHow to know if marriage counseling will work for you
If you and your spouse have noticed a decline in your relationship and the overall quality of your marriage, you may have thought of trying marriage counseling. If you both want your relationship to continue, couple’s therapy can help you strengthen your bond while working through your conflicts. A marriage...
Read MoreHow should you tell your grandchildren about your divorce?
Divorce rates are on the rise among Americans ages 55 and older. The oldest generations face challenges when they decide to end their marriages, and this often includes not only deciding how to tell their children, but how to reassure their grandchildren as well. If you and your spouse have...
Read MoreFinding happiness for divorcees over 50
A divorce is never an easy option for a Pennsylvania resident who chooses to end their marital union. However, the complications that come with a divorce can be more dramatic for some divorcees than others. One group that needs to plan for potential complications before securing a divorce is couples...
Read MoreWhy are gray divorces becoming more common?
Decades ago, getting divorced when you were over the age of 40 was practically unthinkable. But in recent years, gray divorce has been on the rise. In fact, studies have shown that 25% of divorces involve people who are age 50 or older. It’s hard to point to one specific...
Read MoreHow couples should ready their finances when facing divorce
For couples who are filing for divorce in Pennsylvania and across the United States, the process can be taxing both emotionally and financially. Amid the upheaval of divorce, couples should be proactive about preparing themselves financially now and in the future. Once a couple knows that divorce is imminent, they...
Read MoreHelpful tips for staying healthy during your divorce
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 divorce, you’re most likely concentrating on the big things that...
Read MoreImportant financial tips for later-in-life divorce
In recent years, many people over the age of 50 have filed for divorce. As the curve leans toward older Americans divorcing more often than younger Americans, it’s important to think about the ramifications of divorce on finances at different stages of life. One reason many prefer later-in-life divorce is...
Read MoreOn The Rise: Custody Disputes Over High School Football
A Pennsylvania man has gone to court to prevent his 17-year-old son from playing football. According to the New York Times, the case is part of a national trend. As public knowledge regarding the long-term effects of football injuries – and brain injuries in particular – has evolved, there has...
Read MoreUnderstanding open adoption
Until the last few decades the profile of adoptive parents changed very little. The typical adoptive family was a married couple who sought to adopt an infant. Now children of all ages are adopted by parents at various stages in life. As adoption profiles have changed, so have the nature...
Read MoreAdoption Credit program spared from the tax law ax
The tax cut bill passed in December makes positive changes to the way the Adoption Credit works. We are not tax lawyers, but we can describe, from a family law standpoint, how the program helps adoptive parents. An Adoption Credit program has existed for years. Its purpose has been to...
Read MoreYour choice of divorce mediator could affect your negotiations
Perhaps you and your soon-to-be former spouse made the conscious decision to stay out of court. You want to use mediation to resolve your issues and reach a fair and equitable settlement. You both agree that this provides you with the best option for ending your marriage as amicably as...
Read MoreStepparent adoption is challenging and rewarding
Becoming a stepparent can be both challenging and rewarding. Sometimes, you are learning to co-parent with two other active parents. Other times, you are filling a void left by an absent or inconsistent parent. In those instances where you are performing duties a biological parent has failed to, you may...
Read MoreNo fault doesn’t mean no reason when it comes to divorce
You’ve probably heard of (or perhaps even known someone who has experienced) long, drawn out courtroom battles marked by emotional outbursts, contentious debates and mudslinging between spouses as they fight their way through divorce proceedings. In fact, this description of divorce is so common that you might have felt a...
Read MoreCreative custody may be the answer to your stability worries
When you decided to pursue divorce, you may have immediately begun worrying about your children’s future. Perhaps stories of high risk behavior in children of divorce increased your anxiety level. On the other hand, you may know a few people whose children have seemingly fared quite well since their parents...
Read MoreShared parenting bucks the trend of sole custody
It may seem obvious to say, but most divorces involve conflict. However, you may find comfort in hearing that the conflict, while intense in the throes of divorce, typically fades during the years immediately afterward. Unfortunately, the child custody rulings made in the heat of conflict may remain in place...
Read MoreHow to blend families while preventing parenting plan problems
If you’re one of many Pennsylvania residents who divorced in recent years, you may deserve a pat on the back for overcoming the challenges you likely faced in the process. Especially, if you’re a parent, chances are you and your kids have had to make several adjustments in lifestyle that...
Read MoreFault or no-fault: That is the question.
Whether you and your spouse married less than a year ago, or your wedding day is now decades past, you’d likely agree with other Pennsylvania spouses who admit marriage can be quite challenging at times. If you and your spouse have children together, certain marital and/or family problems may seem...
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