Pennsylvania Divorce

Divorce is a sad, frustrating experience for children. Two of the most important people in their young lives won’t be living together anymore, and that sucks. As a parent, you should do everything to ensure you save your kids from lifelong emotional wounds. I remember a client was telling me something. This was a long […]

There are several myths about divorce mediation. Below are seven common misconceptions we hear. Divorce Mediation Myth #1: Mediation is the best option for every divorcing couple. Mediation works for many divorcing couples, but not for some.  Mediation works best for spouses who are able to speak up for what’s important to them, and can […]

Collaborative divorce is a relatively new and less complex way of handling a dissolution of marriage. At first, you might confuse it with mediation, but there is one major difference. If you do not come to an agreement during mediation, you can continue to litigation using the same attorney or representative. During a collaborative divorce, […]

Everyone has heard horror stories about bitter divorces that drag on for years, with each spouse trying to make the other one miserable. The end of your marriage does not have to be so contentious, though. In fact, it is possible to divorce your spouse using a cooperative and comparatively amicable process. Divorce mediation has gained […]

In addition to being costly, time-consuming and often intensely stressful, if your divorce goes to court, it may be up to a judge to determine the final outcome. Regardless of who “wins”, neither you nor your spouse may be happy with the court’s decisions. Collaborative divorce is different. During collaboration, you and your future ex […]

When you and your spouse have separated, you may be unsure how to move forward with the divorce. Mediation is one avenue that brings benefits for many couples, especially those who prefer an amicable split. Review these benefits of divorce mediation if you plan to end your marriage. Lower cost While every case is different, […]

Pennsylvania couples may find that a divorce requires a great deal of planning when it comes to deciding on how to split their property. Because both spouses have ownership rights of the assets they acquired together during a marriage, a tedious and potentially disagreeable quarrel may arise over who keeps a shared property. When two […]

Simply the word ‘divorce’ causes stress and anxiety. It conjures concern about the expenses, dread about impending arguments and the fear of leaving your fate in the hands of a judge in a courtroom. Fortunately, there are a few alternative options for divorce that allow for separating couples to steer clear of the court and […]

The traditional way of divorcing your spouse by litigating the matter in court has a lot of downsides. Litigation is a contentious process that may escalate the conflict between you and your spouse. This can make co-parenting more difficult and less pleasant for everyone, including your children. Neither you nor your spouse have any control […]

Divorce in the U.S. is not exactly an uncommon occurrence. According to the American Psychological Association, or APA, approximately 40% to 50% of the nation’s marriages end in divorce. This holds true in spite of the fact that, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the divorce rate decreased between 2008 and 2018. However, the process […]