Blended families are common in Pennsylvania, with many people who have children from a previous marriage finding love again later on and marrying someone with no biological connection to their kids. The longer you are with a partner who has children from a previous...
Who Puts Family First
Never guilt your child about loving your ex
When you get divorced and that relationship with your ex-spouse changes forever, it can be hard to see your child show affection toward them. This is especially true if your ex caused the divorce and you have trouble moving past it. Maybe your ex was unfaithful to the...
3 alternatives to a traditional divorce
When it comes to divorce, you might imagine spouses arguing in a courtroom about assets and child custody. While that is a possibility, it’s not the only way that divorces can go. There are specific alternatives to the traditional divorce method that you may want to...
Don’t try to save your marriage with a baby
When a marriage is falling apart, some couples decide to have a baby. They think that it will give them more focus and that the shared experience of parenting will bring them closer. Maybe they always wanted a family, and they think the issues in the marriage are...
Divorce isn’t about winning — it’s about the children
People sometimes think that they need to “win” the divorce. This mindset can make them act emotionally and go out of their way to feel like they came out better than their ex. It’s competitive, and it’s a problem for parents. The problem is that the divorce needs to...
Talking with teens about divorce
When you get divorced with younger children, a lot of your conversations are essentially just you telling them about changes in their lives. They look to you for guidance and they often accept what you tell them. There’s not nearly as much back and forth conversation,...