Divorce is a major life event that can bring a whirlwind of emotions and legal challenges. Whether you’ve been thinking about it for a while or it’s a sudden decision, understanding both the emotional and legal aspects of divorce is key to managing the process with clarity and confidence. The Emotional Rollercoaster 1. Shock and […]
Navigating Divorce: Turning Endings Into New Beginnings
Divorce is one of life’s most challenging transitions. It signifies the end of a relationship, and for many, it can bring feelings of grief, loss, and uncertainty. Yet, amid the emotional turmoil, divorce also offers a powerful opportunity for personal growth and renewal. The Emotional Rollercoaster Divorce isn’t just a legal process—it’s a deeply emotional […]
Going through a divorce is challenging, especially when children are involved. While it might feel like the hardest part is behind you, the next chapter—co-parenting—can be equally tricky. The goal of co-parenting is to create a supportive, loving environment where your children can thrive, despite the changes. Here are some essential co-parenting tips to help […]
Navigating Child Custody During the Holidays
The holiday season is a time for joy and togetherness, but for co-parents managing child custody, it can also bring unique challenges. Coordinating schedules, managing emotions, and ensuring your child feels loved and supported may seem overwhelming. Here are practical tips to help you navigate child custody during the holidays while keeping the focus on […]
Can Custody Agreements Be Changed After Divorce?
Custody agreements are often a crucial part of the divorce process, designed to reflect the best interests of the children involved. But what happens when circumstances change after the divorce is finalized? The good news is that custody agreements are not set in stone. Courts recognize that life evolves, and they allow for modifications when […]
What to Expect in a Divorce Trial: A Step-by-Step Guide
Going through a divorce is never easy, and if your case is headed for trial, it can feel overwhelming. However, understanding the process can help reduce some of the anxiety. Here’s a step-by-step guide to what you can expect during a divorce trial. 1. Pre-Trial PreparationBefore your divorce trial begins, both sides will gather evidence, […]
Key Estate Planning Issues Divorce Attorneys Often Miss
1. Updating Beneficiary Designations Divorce attorneys play a crucial role in guiding clients through the dissolution of marriage, focusing on dividing assets, alimony, custody, and more. However, while handling the many legal and financial challenges in a divorce, attorneys may miss or overlook critical estate planning concerns that could significantly impact clients’ futures. Effective estate […]
When served with a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in Pennsylvania, it’s crucial to take it seriously and follow these steps: 1. **Review the Order**: Read the PFA order thoroughly to understand the details, restrictions, and requirements imposed by the court. 2. **Comply with the Order**: Abide by all conditions outlined in the PFA order, […]
5 MORE Tips to Choosing Your Divorce Lawyer
Continuing Our Series on Navigating the Divorce Maze ICYMI: We reviewed tips 1-5 here. We recommend reading those tips first. 6. Experience and Expertise Divorce cases can vary widely in complexity, so it’s crucial to choose a divorce lawyer with relevant experience in handling cases like yours. Inquire about their track record and success rate […]
Navigating the Divorce Maze: 5 Tips to Choosing YOUR Divorce Lawyer
Choosing the right divorce lawyer is a decision that can significantly impact the outcome of your divorce proceedings, and even your mental health. At a time when emotions are often (and understandably) running high, you’re also thrust into the complexities of a legal process. You need a guide, an ally, a true partner – someone […]
The Divorce Spectrum
Not all divorces are “created equally.” In fact, psychologists and legal professionals have crafted a divorce spectrum that illustrates the different types of divorces. The divorce spectrum focuses on factors that include the complexity of a particular case, the emotional state of the parties as well as the actual state of the relationship between spouses […]
Uncontested Divorce Overview
Divorce can be nasty business. Many divorce cases become hotly contested and highly emotional. However, there are instances in which an uncontested divorce is possible, and the spouses are able to settle the primary issues involved in ending the marriage without the need for protracted courtroom litigation. There are some essential facts a person needs […]
Prenup agreements garner a good deal of attention in the media as well as in films and on television. A great deal of the information floating about regarding prenuptial agreements is factually and legally incorrect. A good deal of confusion stems from what a prenup can and cannot do when it comes to the provisions […]
A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two individuals who intend to marry. A prenup is designed to clarify financial issues in the event that the marriage fails. There a number of primary prenuptial agreement benefits. Protect Rights in a Divorce One of the prenuptial agreement benefits is that the contract protects the rights of […]
Informative Divorce Statistics
Although divorce statistics do not necessarily impact a particular divorce case, they are informative and sometimes even instructive. There are some divorce statistics that can aid in putting a particular marriage dissolution case into perspective. Divorce Rates by Number of Marriages Statistically, a divorce is more likely the more often a person weds. The divorce […]
Tips to Make a Divorce Case Easier
No matter the best intentions of spouses seeking to end a marriage, a divorce case is not only a legally buy also an emotionally challenging process. There are some strategies that a couple can employ in an effort to lower the tensions and make a divorce case at least somewhat easier to navigate. Hire a […]
If you are contemplating ending your marriage, there are divorce documents you need to collect prior to filing your case in court. In order to make sure you round up all necessary documents, you should engage the services of divorce attorney in a proactive manner. Personal Divorce Documents Checklist There are various essential personal documents […]
Can a Parent Withhold Visitation for Unpaid Child Support?
Unpaid child support can be a significant problem. In the final analysis, unpaid child support threatens the wellbeing of children. Oftentimes, the custodial parent who is to receive child support payments on behalf of children needs to take action to enforce an existing court order. A common thought of a custodial parent is to withhold […]
Divorce Facts
Are you thinking about divorce? There are some divorce facts to keep in mind. These divorce facts are interesting. And, they may help put your divorce case into perspective. First Marriages The U.S. Census Bureau tracks divorce facts. The agency reports that when a first marriage ends in divorce, it lasts an average of eight […]
Real Estate and Divorce
Dividing property, including real estate, tends to be a hot topic in a typical Pennsylvania divorce case. A number of different legal requirements and considerations come into play when real estate is involved in a divorce proceeding. Marital Real Estate Legally speaking, the only real estate subject to division in a divorce case is what […]