When you get engaged, you are not thinking about a divorce. This means you are not considering who gets what property you both bring into your marriage. This is a mistake. You do not know what will happen once you are married and sharing a home. Things happen....
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Month: December 2021
Custody and taxes: What divorced parents need to know
It won’t be long before 2022 is here – and that means tax season is about to start. Claiming your children as your dependents to reduce your tax burden is a no-brainer when you’re married. If you’re divorced, however, the issue gets significantly more complicated....
Could a bifurcated divorce help you?
You’re ready for your divorce to be over – but it seems like each new day brings another challenge. Your spouse can break an agreement faster than they make one, and it seems like they’re constantly filing new motions for discovery or requests for hearings. When one...
What you need to know about adopting your stepchild in Pennsylvania
In reality, you consider your stepchild part of the family, just like you do your children. However, it is important to formalize this arrangement to avoid any loose ends. Besides giving your child a sense of belonging, formally adopting them means that you can make...
Dealing with holiday loneliness post-divorce
The holidays can get quite lonely if you are newly divorced. The fact that you are no longer surrounded by your family may take the joy out of the festive period. However, life has to move on, and you may need to find new ways of having a positive experience despite...
