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...
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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...
What is nesting?
As you go through a divorce, you want to make things as easy as possible for your child. Unfortunately, this is often a tall order, considering how high tension can run between divorcing spouses. Nesting, or bird nesting, serves as one potential option you can look...
Divorce mediation may save time, money and stress
Divorcing couples in Pennsylvania sometimes use mediation to resolve issues around child custody and property division. The mediation process takes place outside of court, so it can help to cut down on the amount of litigation that will be required in a divorce. How...
How to use social media during a divorce
If you are going through a divorce, it's important to closely monitor your social media activity. This is because a Pennsylvania judge may allow anything that you post online to be introduced as evidence in your proceeding. Let's take a look at what you should be...
What to do before you begin mediation
If you are a Pennsylvania resident starting the divorce mediation process, you should remember that preparation might help you achieve success. Before you walk into the session, you will want to address finances, emotions and legal issues. Get financially prepared...
Telling your children that you are divorcing
For Pennsylvania parents heading toward divorce, there are many difficult issues to sort through. While financial considerations frequently come to the forefront, emotional challenges can be even harder to address. This is especially true with respect to their...
4 reasons why couples divorce in Pennsylvania
Making the decision to divorce is tough for many people. A part of you may still want to try saving the marriage. While putting effort into solving relationship problems is important, there comes a point at which you must step away for your own well-being. Common...
How can you protect your digital accounts during a divorce?
If you and your spouse have decided your marriage is no longer worth saving, myriad emotions may run high. Unfortunately, your Pennsylvania divorce may not be simple as a result. However, you have to be rational about things and protect your digital accounts. List all...
How can substance abuse affect child custody matters?
Sadly, some residents of Pennsylvania struggle with substance abuse. Many of those people are parents. Substance abuse can affect a parent’s child custody. It’s important to know what can happen in this situation. When does the court get involved when a parent has a...