Parents typically worry about how the end of a marriage might negatively impact their children. Some parents try to stick it out in unhappy relationships for months or years because they don't want a divorce to harm their children. Unfortunately, an unhealthy parental...
It can take parents quite some time to adjust to sharing time with their children after their romantic relationship ends. Sharing parental rights and responsibilities typically means going several days at a time without seeing the children. Most parents have a...
Married couples tend to acquire resources together. They consult one another before buying new vehicles, and they pool their income to buy a home together. They may also take on numerous financial obligations together. Married couples may share joint credit cards....
Higher-value assets often become focal points during contested divorces. Spouses fight over how they share their property and sometimes over what assets they have to divide with each other. Retirement accounts may be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, especially...
Deciding whether to keep your marital home during a divorce involves more than just an emotional attachment to the property. It requires a comprehensive evaluation of financial viability, future needs and the potential impact of owning this asset on your personal...
One of the hardest aspects of sharing custody is the need to give up time with one’s children. Parents subject to a Pennsylvania shared custody order often miss certain experiences with their children. They may alternate holidays with the other parent and may only...
Co-parenting can help to ensure a stable and nurturing environment for children after a separation or divorce, depending on a family’s unique circumstances. Reducing stress in a co-parenting relationship can benefits parents and children alike. Implementing effective...
There are many ways for unhappy spouses in Pennsylvania to pursue a divorce. Perhaps the simplest option is divorcing through mutual consent with a spouse. Both parties agree that divorce is necessary and set their own terms. It is also possible for one spouse to seek...
For many people, an engagement ring is an incredibly expensive purchase. For instance, there are those who say that an engagement ring should cost around three months' salary. Some people spend thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars to buy the right ring. At...
In an ideal world, divorces would represent “smooth sailing.” Reality tells a different story. Proactive planning with spouses cooperating can make things easier for both spouses while looking out for the best interests of their children. To say that divorce is...