Divorce

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...

Divorce is a trying time for many people, so preparing for the emotions that come with it is key. Some people are surprised by how many emotions they feel during the process. Spouses who initiate the divorce may assume that they will feel only relief. Happiness might...

Your spouse was the household’s primary wage earner, and you’ve either stayed at home or only worked part-time so that you could assume more of the household duties and take care of the children. Now, however, your spouse wants a divorce -- and suddenly what used to...

Researchers from the University of California at San Diego, Harvard and Brown recently collaborated on a study about divorce. Their analysis of their large data set suggests that divorce may be contagious.  The researchers determined that the potential for one...

One concern divorcing parents often have is how their divorce will impact their kids. Some parents worry about the end of their marriage affecting their child's behavior and mental health. The combination of these factors may lead to academic issues as well. One study...

There is no doubt that going through a divorce can be hard. It is not unusual for emotions and tensions to run high. Even the most collected person can have their life turned upside down by divorce. Couple this with instant access to social media “friends,” and you...