Divorce

Alimony (or spousal support) is often considered the price one must pay to extricate themselves from an unhappy marriage. Traditionally, alimony came in the form of a monthly check or direct deposit to your bank account. But another possibility exists regarding...

Knowing someone who knows someone that had a bad divorce often causes many misconceptions to seed around the process. When this happens, many people put off filing for a divorce. Delaying a divorce may only make matters worse. Here are a few common myths about the...

You have likely heard that social media is a huge contributing factor to divorce across the country. While there are many reasons for this, it’s clear that it can be a harmful aspect of any relationship.  While this is true, it can be just as harmful during a divorce....

Many couples think about the potential that something could go wrong in their marriage, leading to a divorce. It’s an uneasy but logical thought, which leads people to consider what safety precautions they can take to protect themselves and their assets in a divorce....

When you have a spouse, their opinions, family relationships and career can all limit your personal opportunities. They may have sat down very firm roots in the area and have no intention of going elsewhere. You, on the other hand, need geographic flexibility if you...

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...

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...

Both parents are likely to feel upset and distressed during the divorce procedure. Eventually, these feelings will subside and adults can be good at developing different coping mechanisms. It’s important to note that children will also face similar feelings. In fact,...

Choosing to divorce can be hard for any couple. If you have kids, it can make it even more complicated, giving you many more things to consider. One of the first problems to tackle is how to tell the children. However aware your kids are about your problems, few will...

There is no getting away from it; money plays a key role in the day-to-day lives of everyone. Housing upkeep, education and health care are all top priorities for the average family, and none of them are free. As a result, money has the potential to cause tension in a...