Filing for divorce is a major decision in a person’s life and there are a lot of factors to consider before doing so. Do you have the money to hire an attorney? How will you take care of the children? Will you get to stay in your home? On what grounds should you file...
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Can Pennsylvania courts require counseling in divorce cases?
When going through a divorce, many couples do choose to go to counseling first. Some of them are trying to see if they can save the marriage before ending it. Others may just want to learn more about where they stand before breaking up. But can the court order you to...
How secure is your future after a later-in-life divorce?
If you are a woman going through a later-in-life divorce, you face some financial concerns unique to your age group. These days, divorce after the age of 50 is not uncommon, but it is important to ensure security for your financial future. Longer life Women usually...
How can apps help you with co-parenting?
After a divorce, communication with your ex might be messy at best. If the two of you share kids, the situation becomes even more complicated. Fortunately, there are ways that you and your former spouse can co-parent without being physically together. According to USA...
3 consequences of hiding assets during divorce
If you are planning to end your marriage, you want to receive a fair share of the marital estate to help you start the next chapter of your life. While Pennsylvania law entitles you to equitable distribution, your soon-to-be ex-spouse may try to gain an unfair...
When should I take my divorce to trial?
The majority of couples going through divorce want to get the process over as quickly as possible. This is not surprising since divorce is difficult on many levels, from the financial to the emotional. The quickest way to resolve a divorce is to settle, but that...
How have modern child custody agreements changed?
The divorce and child custody atmosphere have rapidly changed over the last few decades. In the past, fathers may see their children only a few days every month. Nowadays, fathers may have sole custody or see a more equal time with their children. Mothers and fathers...
Should older divorcees worry more about insurance?
Spouses often receive their health insurance from a policy owned by their spouse/through their spouse’s employer; however, if you should divorce, you might end up losing your health coverage. If you happen to divorce in your older years, losing your health insurance...
Divorcing without conflict
When people realize their marriage has broken down beyond repair, they may want to end the relationship as quickly as possible. If people have children, though, it is important for them to find a way to end their marriage without a lot of conflicts. Some people may...
Accounting for all marital property in a divorce
Whether you are considering filing for divorce or you have already started the divorce process, there are a myriad of points to negotiate in the final divorce settlement. In addition to child custody and visitation schedules, one of the most difficult aspects to...