Co-parenting after divorce is a challenging undertaking. Both adults will have to do what they feel is best for the children, but that means putting their own desires aside while they do this. Because it can be rather stressful to continue to deal with an ex, finding...
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Dealing with a combative co-parent
Dealing with a combative co-parent can be one of the most challenging aspects of navigating post-separation family dynamics. It generally requires a delicate balance of assertiveness, empathy and strategic communication to manage conflicts and foster a cooperative...
Legal custody can be split differently than physical custody
When parents are going through a divorce, they often focus on the difference between shared custody and sole custody. Shared custody means that the parents have to divide their time with the child, such as having the child switch back and forth between homes every...
New year, new you? Here’s how to prep for divorce
Every year, new divorce filings tend to hit an annual low in December. That makes sense since nobody wants to cope with a marital breakup during the middle of the winter holidays. However, that yearly dip in divorce filings is quickly followed by a January spike. A...
Tips for talking about divorce with your kids
When you bring up the divorce topic with your children, you and your spouse should already be sure that a divorce is going to take place. You don’t want to put something major like this on the children before you know that it’s going to happen. Once you do decide to...
Does fault matter in a divorce in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, you can file a no-fault divorce, but you must meet certain requirements. If you do not then you will need to look at an at-fault divorce. Here is what you should know about no-fault divorces: Mutual consent If you and your spouse agree your marriage...
Can your spouse stop the divorce by refusing to cooperate?
You serve the divorce papers to your spouse. You know that they don’t want to get divorced, but it’s a decision that you’ve made. You expect them to sign the petition and move forward with the process, regardless of how they wish the relationship had gone. But then...
Everything you should know about child custody
Divorce can be a tricky matter to handle when people have children. Parents may have to work out what custody rights they should have. If you don’t know how child custody works, you may need to read the content below: Physical custody After divorce, children’s daily...
If you get divorced, do you have to sell the house?
You got married 10 years ago, you had children and you bought your dream home. You felt like everything was going according to plan. But then your spouse asked for a divorce. You know that you need to divide your assets and your time with the children. But what you’re...
Can your prenuptial agreement be overturned?
When you meet the love of your life and decide to marry, you hope to spend the rest of your life together. Unfortunately, some marriages never last a lifetime. When marital differences escalate to the point of divorce, one of the subjects the couple must address is...
