If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, a lengthy and often contentious divorce in court is not your only option. You may wish to consider collaborative divorce, an option that offers several advantages over litigation. About collaborative divorce...
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Can joint custody help children of divorce?
Going through a divorce can sometimes prove to be a traumatic experience for everyone involved. This includes the children of divorce, who have to shoulder the difference coming to their entire family structure. There are ways parents can help a child through these...
Talking to young kids about divorce
Among the number of difficult conversations people have when making the decision to divorce, parents must break the news to their children. Often a challenging talk with kids of all ages, having this discussion with younger-aged children presents several unique...
What determines if you receive alimony in a Pennsylvania divorce?
When you and your husband or wife divorce in Pennsylvania, you may decide to ask for alimony from your ex to help you get by financially as you adjust to life on your own. Whether the state awards you alimony in your divorce depends on a wide variety of factors,...
Reasons you should think long term in divorce
Issues in divorce like child support, spousal support, custody of your children and the division of your finances can occupy so much of your focus that you might not consider what your life will be like ten or more years down the road. However, considering your life...
Compromise is essential for uncontested divorce
A contested divorce should never be your first option. Court settlements lead to less money for both parties and strained relationships between your spouse and children. Pennsylvania is a mutual consent state. This means you do not have to prove fault to get a...
How can you reduce childhood stress during a divorce?
Many parents worry about the impact divorce will have on their children. You cannot avoid affecting your children, but you may be able to make it easier on them by working together. According to CNN, your children identify with both parents. When you talk about your...
How can collaborative divorce help protect your children?
When most people think of divorce, they may picture long hours arguing in court in front of their children or loud fights about childcare. However, collaborative divorce is often a peaceful and respectful process that allows you to center the needs of your children...
Reducing stress while co-parenting
When you got married and had children, you never expected it would end in divorce and you would become a single parent. Co-parenting with your ex may be difficult at first, but once you establish a steady rhythm, you may find that your family is more functional than...
Who will nesting work for?
Co-parents who hear about nesting might feel like it will serve a great purpose in their lives. After all, nesting comes along with major benefits such as providing more stability and comfort to children of divorce. But nesting also comes along with some potential...