Happy New Year! Now is the time when people are working hard to keep the resolutions they've made for the year. For many individuals in Pennsylvania, that includes getting out of relationships that are bad for them. This is one reason why January has a high number of...
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Seeking insight on keeping emotions in check during a divorce
If you and your spouse decide to take separate paths in life, you might have concerns about how the outcome of your divorce will affect your future. Although taking steps to prepare for what comes next could prove imperative, you may also find it challenging during...
I want a divorce but my spouse does not
When you are ready to end your marriage, you hope that you can get the dissolution process over with quickly and without too much drama. Unfortunately, some Pennsylvania residents will find that, even though they are ready for divorce, their spouses are not. How is a...
Do you need a separation agreement prior to filing for divorce?
In order to obtain a divorce in Pennsylvania, you must separate from your spouse for at least 90 days for an uncontested divorce and two years for a contested divorce. A lot can happen in those periods that could put your post-divorce financial life at risk.Even...
Here’s how to make co-parenting easier
Sharing joint custody after divorce is becoming increasingly common, but that does not mean it is easy. You and your ex may have to put in a lot of time and effort into communicating with one another before you fall into a practiced routine. While there is no such...
Missing these financial matters could jeopardize your future
Even for the most amicable couples, ending a marriage is an emotional event. While you and your soon-to-be former spouse want to negotiate a divorce settlement without going to court, you may still have some trouble separating the emotional side of the divorce from...
Know your net worth before filing for divorce
The emotional cost of a divorce can have the most damaging effect on your family, but ending a marriage can also devastate your finances for years to come. Expenses for both former spouses are likely to rise, and incomes may be cut in half.Pennsylvania is an...
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What do your kids need during your divorce?
Ending a marriage often comes after going to great lengths to determine what is best for you and your family. Many times, that involves internal struggles with where you will live, how you might survive financially post-divorce and how to determine child custody...
What Pennsylvania business owners should know about child support
For Pennsylvania’s small business owners, divorce often brings unwanted uncertainty, especially when your divorce involves child support. You already face pressure from online competition and changing markets, and you may not want to think about adding child support...