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Custody considerations for military members
Child custody can become complicated when one or both parents serve in the military. If you are facing a divorce and you or your spouse is in the armed forces, issues such as deployment must come into play. Understand the special considerations for military custody...
What is collaborative law?
Facing a divorce is never easy, but you can make the process much more inviting by opting for a collaborative divorce. The traditional idea of divorce is fighting it out in a Pennsylvania court. You imagine arguing with your spouse over assets and the children, but it...
Mediation may help your kids cope with divorce
Divorce can be hard on anyone. After all, if you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may have a variety of emotions, ranging from anger to depression. If you have children, though, you must realize that divorce can take a tremendous toll on their mental...
2 differences between collaborative divorce and mediation
Decisions during a divorce can affect you and your family for years to come. You and your spouse must resolve property division, alimony and child custody arrangements. Do you and your spouse have businesses in Abington? Are there high-dollar assets? There is much to...
2 key things to keep in mind about collaborative divorce
If you and your spouse are leaning towards a collaborative divorce, it is important to remember that the amount of effort you put into the process ultimately dictates the outcome. Though you both may have different reasons for wanting to pursue this type of...
He says she says: Moving toward peaceful divorce
No one likes to give or receive bad news. Asking a spouse for divorce can be one of the most stressful questions in life. No matter how you ask, it may be hard to gauge the other person's reaction. It could range from peaceful acceptance to full-on rage. Male and...
What steps can you take to prevent international child abduction?
When you have a child with someone who comes from another nation and the relationship between you comes to an end, you may have concerns about this person potentially trying to relocate back to his or her home country with your child. Relocating when you have a child...
Take a break from social media during divorce
Social media has greatly changed how romantic relationships function. Terms like "ghosting" have entered the lexicon, and many couples argue about what one another post on Facebook and Twitter. For some couples, it is more important what someone does not post that...
How joint-custody arrangements can benefit children
As someone working your way through the aftermath of a divorce, you may be learning to adjust to having your child or children only part of the time. For many Pennsylvania parents, this is one of the most painful and emotional aspects of divorce, but it may help you...
Adultery’s impact on divorce in Pennsylvania
Couples in Pennsylvania no longer need a reason to divorce. A recent law passed stating couples seeking a no-fault divorce only have to wait one year to follow through as opposed to two years. However, couples can still file for divorce on the grounds of adultery. In...
