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...
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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 can show...
“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...