Who Gets the House in a Divorce?
Property division is one of the most important matters you’ll deal with in your divorce. Among the many kinds of property and assets you may have to split with your spouse, deciding what to do with your marital home can be a point of contention, depending on the situation. Your divorce lawyer can skillfully handle […]
Understanding Child Support in Pennsylvania
Child support is a hot-button issue in many divorces. It’s a matter that is best resolved with a skilled Pennsylvania child support attorney on your side. Pennsylvania has developed child support calculation guidelines as outlined in the federal Child Support Enforcement Act. These guidelines take into consideration the following: Needs of the child, which include […]
4 tips for using social media during your divorce
Many people use their social media to depict themselves as belonging to a particular social class. The rest of us try to be more honest, though few truly document the daily lows as well as the highs. But when something as big as a divorce happens, it can be very tempting to use Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram […]
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 normal. What is a gray […]
What is the first step in the divorce process?
As in other states, in Pennsylvania divorcing couples generally pursue either an uncontested or contested process for ending their marriage. In an uncontested divorce, the couple comes to an agreement outside of court on matters like property division, child custody and spousal support. In a contested divorce, spouses are not in total agreement, and a […]
Is financial infidelity a reason to get divorced?
Getting married comes with a certain amount of trust. While you may have some degree of separation in your lives, marriage implies that you will be loyal to each other as you live your lives together. Addressing financial matters before you get married can be a complex conversation. You and your spouse may agree that […]
What 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 their decisions, in small or […]
Does social media use raise the risk for divorce?
Are apps like Instagram bad for your marriage? A study published in the journal Computers and Human Behavior analyzed the impact of social media site use on marriage and divorce. Review the research about how spending time on social media could affect the health of your relationship, for better or worse. What the study says […]
How 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 counseling therapist might incorporate several […]
3 FAQs about settling a divorce out of court
If you are like many Americans facing divorce, you may have serious concerns about how the court process will affect your family as well as your finances. Divorce litigation can be time-consuming, expensive and contentious. Mediated and collaborative divorce are two forms of alternative dispute resolution that may help you and your spouse navigate your […]
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