Some important conversations are hard for people to initiate. For example, it can be hard to talk with your parents about their declining health or their estate plan even if you know they need to put their wishes in writing. It will also likely be uncomfortable for...
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3 common errors that can make co-parenting more challenging
The divorce process tends to take an emotional toll on everyone involved. Usually, parents will have the best interests of their children at heart, and divorce settlements may reflect this. However, co-parenting after divorce presents a unique challenge for all...
3 things to remember about the use of social media and divorce
Billions of people across the planet now use social media on a frequent basis. Consequently, it is likely that you are using it too. While it is perfectly reasonable to continue using social media throughout your divorce, it is important to bear in mind the impacts...
How will you deal with custody in the holidays?
With Halloween over, it will soon be time to focus on the major holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you have just divorced or are about to, you need to accept that things will be different this year. While escaping the overcooked turkey at your in-laws...
Why dating apps may not be good matchmakers
Once, you might have kept it secret that you met your spouse on a dating app for fear people would judge you. Yet, for many people, this is now the way to meet. While it can still seem odd to some, you could say the same for approaching a stranger at the bar, going on...
Child support modification in Pennsylvania: what you need to know
If you are a couple headed for divorce, chances are you have questions about child support. One of the more common ones that parents ask is if child support can be modified. Yes, child support can absolutely be modified, and this is not unusual. Once a child support...
Co-parenting after divorce: How to make it work
Unless there were serious issues during the divorce process, such as substance abuse or domestic violence, having both parents actively involved in their child’s upbringing is the best way of ensuring that all your kid’s needs are met. This is known as co-parenting or...
You want to change your name legally after your divorce
As you went through your divorce, you kept one thought in mind. You wanted to resume your career, so you would have a better opportunity to support your children. You may have begun your career using your maiden name. After marrying, you may have decided to use your...
5 of the top reasons for divorce
Have you ever wondered how close you and your spouse are to getting a divorce and why it may happen? Maybe you’ve heard that half of all marriages end in divorce or perhaps you have friends who are going through it, so you’ve wondered if you’ll eventually find...
Managing high-conflict custody exchanges: Tips for success
To say that you and your co-parent are a high-conflict couple is an understatement. No matter how hard you try not to engage, your co-parent seems constantly ready for a fight -- and they try hard to provoke one at any opportunity. How do you keep the peace long...