Generally speaking, when couples decide to get a divorce, they’re going to stop living together. Technically, they are still married, but this is the date of separation. It is important to note that under Pennsylvania law, the date of separation can happen even when...

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Handling child-rearing costs as co-parents
Raising children is expensive, and that becomes even more noticeable when you go through a divorce and have to pay for everything yourself. Being able to find ways to control expenses can help you to keep everything manageable. It may benefit you to work with your...
What to know before keeping your child from your ex
Whether you share custody of your child with your co-parent or you have custody and they have visitation rights, there may come a time when you develop concerns about what’s happening when your child is with their other parent. Concerns can range from finding out...
2 reasons why couples therapy doesn’t always work
Issues in a marriage can slowly build up. Often, when couples first start to notice the issues, they seek marriage counseling. It can take months or even years before couples therapy begins to show any signs of breaking the ice. People are frequently sold on the idea...
Calculate child support to get your child what they need
If you’re getting divorced in New Jersey and have children, it’s possible that you may need to pay or may want to receive child support. Helpfully, the New Jersey Department of Human Services does have a child support calculator that you can use to estimate how much...
Easing your children into life after divorce
Divorce is a stressful life event, especially for the children who may find it difficult to adjust to a new way of life. The drastic change in the family structure can affect their psychological well-being and make them feel vulnerable and emotional. As parents, you...
When might you need outside help to value assets in a divorce?
Property division can be one of the most challenging aspects of divorce, and correctly valuing each asset is crucial to ensure you get the total amount you deserve. If your joint bank account shows a balance of $40,000, then that is what you have. Yet many assets are...
Dating after divorce: How to date without hurting your kids
Divorce is one of the most stressful life events you can ever have to deal with. However, it is not uncommon to try to give love a chance again after your divorce is final. Handled properly, dating after divorce can help you put your life back together after a...
How does divorce affect adopted children?
Children who are adopted after they’re old enough to remember life in foster care often have very intense fears of being abandoned. They’re usually thrilled to get adopted, but the stability that they thought they could count on may be shaken if problems start between...
Types of physical custody
When parents divorce, one of the many decisions they must make is regarding custody of their children. Physical custody is one part of this decision. There are two types of physical custody arrangements available to divorcing parents. Here's a look at them: Sole...