Divorce can be costly. Aside from the fees involved, you will need to split the assets you share with your spouse. Yet, it might not all be bad news where your finances are concerned. Money differences are one of the main reasons for conflict in marriages. Ending your...
Year: 2021
When can a child pick which parent they want to live with in PA?
Custody of the children is always a big concern for divorcing parents. While you and your spouse may have an idea of what you’d like to see happen, your plans can be thrown in disarray when your teen suddenly expresses a very definite preference about their future....
How can you deal with a narcissistic spouse when you’re divorcing?
If you’re divorcing a spouse with narcissistic tendencies or diagnosed narcissism, you probably already know that this is going to be a unique challenge. People who are narcissists want to be in control and to feel like they have “won” any battle they’re a part of....
The benefits of treating marriage and divorce as a business
Once upon a time, marriage was a business transaction. Rulers married off their sons or daughters to expand their empires or promote peace. Nomads bartered their camels for a bride, and parents offered dowries to the family that would take their daughter. Then love...
4 things children need in a divorce
Children are helpless bystanders when their parents' divorce. They do not want it to happen, but there is nothing they can do about it. As divorcing parents, you will have a lot on your mind. Yet, it is crucial to make time to ensure your children are coping. Not all...
Some of the benefits of adopting your stepchild
Many discussions about stepparent adoption focus on the benefits that kids derive from this. While that's undoubtedly important to discuss, stepparents also benefit from becoming legal parents to their stepchildren. Your knowledge of this information may aid you in...
4 fears that keep people in unhappy marriages
People often end up staying in unhealthy marriages. There are many reasons for this, but one of the most common is fear. Being scared of change is expected. However, if you push through your fears, you often achieve something far greater. Ending a marriage can require...
If you have shared custody of your children, can you move without your co-parent’s consent?
Sharing custody with your ex can be difficult for many reasons, and it may change your life for more than a decade. Even when you’re divorced, you still have to consider your ex when making major life decisions because you share responsibilities for your children...
What does it mean to commingle your assets with your spouse?
Before you got married, both you and your spouse likely had your own separate property or material possession. Some couples have very little in the way of separate assets when they marry, but others have a significant amount, especially when getting married later in...
Why could your prenuptial agreement be invalid?
If you have a prenuptial agreement and you are planning to get divorced, the odds are high that you’re counting on that agreement. You may have used it to protect your wealth or your business, for instance, and you assume it is going to do so. Your prenup may, in...