Blog Posts - Family law
Why tell your child’s school about your divorce?
Divorce is a deeply personal issue that covers sensitive family matters. Thus, it’s natural not to want to share it with everyone. Nonetheless, there is a balance to be struck. You, as a divorcing spouse, may need some support, and so too might your child. You may not want to...
Can you reduce or end alimony payments when you retire?
Increasingly, couples are divorcing later in life. Some choose to go their separate ways when they’re well into their senior years. Couples who divorce in their 50s or 60s typically have different concerns as they go through the process than those in their 20s and 30s do. One of these...
Do you have to pay support with 50/50 custody?
Long gone are the days when the typical custody arrangement involved the kids staying with Mom during the bulk of the year, with Dad getting visitation every other weekend and some extra time on the holidays or over the summer. Today, there’s a growing awareness that children usually do better...
3 tips for effective co-parenting
Co-parenting after separation or divorce presents unique challenges. Parents may need to navigate a new dynamic for the sake of their children. Effective co-parenting strategies focus on maintaining a positive environment for the children despite the complexities of the parents’ relationship. The ability to put the children’s needs first is...
Could your green card status be at risk if you divorce?
Divorce, particularly when there are children involved, is never easy. However, if your spouse is a U.S. citizen and you have permanent resident status and a green card based on your marriage, you likely have some questions about your rights in the divorce and what this will mean for your...
4 reasons to practice good self-care during your divorce
Those going through a divorce tend to put many things in their lives on the back burner until it’s all over. Examples include going on vacation or buying a new car. Another thing that often gets put on hold in a divorce is proper self-care. It is easy to forego...
What is a commingled inheritance during divorce?
Most of the time, an inheritance starts out as a separate asset that is owned by one person. Even if that person is married at the time that they receive the inheritance, it is still a separate asset. For instance, maybe you got married five years ago. Last year, your...
How is property divided in Pennsylvania?
Divorce can be a very emotional and stressful life event. When divorce is on the horizon, a couple will be faced with a myriad of complex issues. One of these is how the marital property will be split. Every state has laws regarding division of the marital property during divorce....
How to keep costs down during divorce
Divorce can be challenging and emotionally taxing, often with significant financial implications. However, there are several steps you can take to keep costs down during a divorce. Here are some strategies that may help you avoid overspending during your divorce. Communication and cooperation Maintaining open lines of communication with your...
3 common mistakes to avoid during the divorce process
Divorce by all means is a difficult life experience. It is easy to feel resentful, angry, sad and even lonely. While emotions are expected, they may lead to serious mistakes that can have a lasting impact on your life. If you are going through a divorce, it is important that...
3 things to remember when you tell the kids about the divorce
If your children have grown up with you and their other parent in the same house, the news of divorce can be distressing. Their sense of family and security will be impacted significantly. Because this is an emotional subject for many children, it is important that you think about how...
Tips to help your children cope with divorce
Divorce can have a serious emotional and mental toll on everyone involved. However, sometimes parents are so caught up in the legal process and getting their “fair share” of assets that they forget the impact this can have on children of all ages. The impact of divorce may not be...
Divorce doesn’t have to fracture sibling relationships
It might seem like divorce is easier on kids who have siblings than on those who don’t. Parents often anticipate that their kids will help and support each other. Even if it seems like they’re always fighting about something, their parents hope they’ll put those issues aside and their sibling...
Understanding collaborative divorce and if it’s right for you
Divorce is never an easy situation. It can be difficult and emotional for everyone involved. While it may not be possible to do anything to save your marriage, you can figure out how it will end. If you and your spouse can work together to agree on a fair settlement...
Is your marriage headed for divorce?
When you and your partner got married, you looked forward to a lifetime of happiness together. Yet, lately, things are tense between the two of you. There are moments when you find yourself wondering if your marriage is headed for a divorce? Sometimes, no matter how much they care about...
Avoid these mistakes during the property division process
If you decide divorcing is right for you, it’s not as simple as signing a piece of paper and walking away. There are multiple negotiations and compromises that must occur. From creating a parenting time schedule to determining financial support and property division, when you divorce, there are several things that...
Gray divorce is on the rise
You and your spouse met in college. After graduation, you couldn’t wait to get married. Throughout the years you had two beautiful children and you were living the dream. Now, after 25 years together you find yourself feeling unhappy in your marriage and divorce is on your mind. There’s a...
Does drinking increase the odds of divorce?
Do you feel like your spouse has started drinking more, and are you wondering if that’s going to bring about a divorce? Some studies determined that, over the last two years, mothers who have kids that are 4 years old and younger increased the total amount of alcohol they consumed...
Why do couples drift apart?
Not every divorce involves infidelity or financial stress, or any of the other common reasons that you see for the end of a marriage. In some cases, nothing dramatic happens at all. Time just goes by, the couple seems to drift apart, and they eventually decide to end the marriage. ...
Is 2022 the year you become single?
Has Christmas with the in-laws reinforced your realization that you need to end your marriage? If so, the sooner you start planning your divorce, the more chance you are free to do as you please next December. A divorce takes time, and many go past the 12-month mark. Yet, with...
How to make your child feel comfortable in your post-divorce home
When you go through a divorce, one person will usually move out of the marital home. A parent who’s moving out of the marital home will have to ensure that the children feel at home in their new place. This can be challenging, but there are some ways that you...
“Separate and apart” doesn’t mean what you think in Pennsylvania
You can honestly say that there has been an irretrievable breakdown of your marital relationship, and you’d like to get a divorce on those grounds. However, you aren’t ready to move out of the marital home. Pennsylvania law requires couples who want to end their marriage based on an irretrievable...