Coming up with a custody schedule involves a lot of compromises. However, you might be able to reduce the stress of trying to create the most ideal plan, by allowing for some flexibility. A family law attorney can help you and your ex agree on a custody plan and...
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Handling anxiety when your child travels
Many parents struggle with anxiety when their child travels with the other parent. After divorce, this separation from your little ones can be difficult. Try these tips to cope when your coparent notifies you about upcoming vacation plans that involve your child. Have...
Negotiating a dog parenting plan during your divorce
When you and your spouse picked up an adorable puppy from the shelter, you probably assumed your marriage would outlast the dog’s lifespan. Now that you are heading for divorce, though, you may have some concern about what happens to the pooch. Though every dog has a...
LGBTQ couples may face unique challenges during divorce
It has been five years since the U.S. Supreme Court effectively legalized same-sex marriage in its landmark decision, Obergefell v. Hodges. While thousands of LGBTQ couples have chosen to walk down the aisle during this time, many have also realized their marriage is...
3 steps for reaching a custody agreement through mediation
In bitter custody disputes, divorcing parents go to court to argue over both large and small child-related issues. While the court process certainly results in an eventual resolution, it can have a tremendous amount of collateral damage. Specifically, you, your...
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...