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A collaborative divorce may be good for your pet
If you are going through a divorce, you are apt to have a few things on your mind. For example, you may have some anxiety about future finances or separate living arrangements. If you own a dog, cat or another pet, you may also wonder about how your divorce may affect...
Collaborative planning and post-divorce home ownership
With more couples opting for a collaborative approach to divorce, questions regarding who takes ownership of the primary residence can come up. Generally, all property and assets acquired during a marriage in Pennsylvania belongs to both spouses. The Keystone State's...
Property division may lead to choosing a collaborative divorce
Pennsylvania couples may find that a divorce requires a great deal of planning when it comes to deciding on how to split their property. Because both spouses have ownership rights of the assets they acquired together during a marriage, a tedious and potentially...
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...
