Divorce

Since financial distress can provoke a lot of conflicts, bankruptcy and divorce often coincide – but which do you tackle first? Since either action can complicate the other, it’s generally wisest to decide which legal process you want to tackle first, and that means...

Ending a marriage requires you to go through a legal process. Each state has its own laws regarding when divorce is possible and the requirements for it. Knowing the laws surrounding divorce here is important for people living in Pennsylvania. For example, at least...

If you're a divorcing parent reading up on the potential negative effects of parental break-ups on children, you may have read about something called adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). There are ten things that are considered traumatic experiences for kids that can...

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...