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...
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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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...