Many people ask for a divorce and later reveal that they had been thinking about it for a long time -- months or even years -- without doing anything. One reason is just that it seems intimidating. They keep hoping the marriage will improve so they won’t have to get...
It’s not uncommon for emotions to be running high in the aftermath of divorce. After all, you and your ex likely didn’t separate because of your ability to get along. But while there may still be lingering resentments, it’s vital to set aside your past differences...
If there is one term that should be struck out of your divorce vocabulary, it’s the word “win.” A divorce is difficult, and the thing that will make it take longer and cost more is trying to win it. What a “win” is will be defined differently by whoever is going...
For some, addressing alcohol use when approaching matters of child custody is a non-issue. However, there is a history of even basic moderation making its way into habit and beyond. Because the crux of child custody revolves around serving the best interests of the...
This is the time of year when children are most exposed to the rifts between their divorced parents. Why? Because the holidays are coming. The potential for conflicts between divorced parents is huge at this time of year. That can put a lot of pressure on the kids and...
When the two most influential people in a child’s life decide to split up, it can be devastating. Yet this is what happens to millions of children every year. While most children have seen other people’s parents divorce, it still comes as a shock when it happens to...
Worrying about what's going to happen with your possessions is common in Pennsylvania divorces. Fewer people stop to think about the impact that their debt might have on their financial future. However, in a Pennsylvania divorce, the courts are probably going to split...
When parents divorce, they usually want equal access to their children and equal say when it comes to major decisions regarding the child’s upbringing, including those involving medical treatment, religion and education. So who exactly decides whether parents get to...
If financial stress played a role in your divorce, it is essential to ensure that the divorce process does not exacerbate your financial problems. While divorce does not magically wipe your debts, it does allow you to start anew and tackle existing debts your way....
Do you ever feel like you know exactly how your divorce will go and how it will change your life? Maybe it’s something you have been thinking about for some time, and you really think you understand the process. If so, that’s great. The more you can know from the...