No one gets married thinking that their loving relationship will likely end. But married couples grow apart for many different reasons. Once divorce enters the picture, some people brace for the worst, fearing that the process is always contentious and stressful. But...
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Why does the separation date matter for my divorce?
There is some confusion when it comes to separation relating to divorce. Many people consider legal separation as a divorce alternative. But no such status exists in Pennsylvania. Still, the “separation date” is a crucial aspect of your divorce. The separation date...
Guarding your mental health during divorce
Whether the divorce was your idea or their idea, it can be challenging to get through the process. When you got married, you did not plan for your life to take this turn. Divorce can be confusing and stressful, taking a toll on your mental health and your other...
How much parenting time do Pennsylvania fathers receive?
Being a parent is one of the greatest joys in life. But when parents divorce or separate, complications often develop over the amount of parenting time for former partners. Even co-parents who still get along can disagree over custody and visitation. One of the...
Tips for age-appropriate divorce discussions
Talking to your children about your divorce can seem like a never-ending process. Divorce will impact nearly every aspect of your children’s lives, so, understandably, they have questions. As your children get older, you may find that their questions change....
How can I cope with a narcissistic co-parent?
The Mayo Clinic defines narcissism as a personality disorder where people have an inflated sense of self-worth, crave praise and attention and have a profound lack of empathy toward others - traits that often result in troubled relationships. If you are divorced or...
Combating the emotional and mental reactions to divorce
The dissolution of a marriage is a highly stressful event for the majority of Pennsylvanians going through this experience. What was once a stable life quickly becomes full of uncertainty. Divorces are often filled with complex emotions that can take a toll on a...
Is it time to change my child’s custody order?
Life circumstances change all the time. As nothing can stay the same forever, including families, Pennsylvania family courts allow parents to modify child custody orders when their current orders no longer fit their current life circumstances. However, something...
How do we tell our kids we’re getting divorced?
Divorce is painful in almost every instance. If you and your spouse have determined that it’s better to live apart, you’ve likely already had difficult conversations. But discussing it with your children is an entirely different matter. Some parents procrastinate...
What are the main divorce concerns for spouses without kids?
“Thank goodness you don’t have children.” That insensitive remark has been heard by countless divorcing spouses through the years, even though the sentiment may have been well-intended by friends or family members. While not having to deal with child custody issues...