When you go through a divorce, many aspects of your life will change. One of these is your finances. Some people are shocked to find out that divorce can have an impact on your credit. For some, the impact isnโt considerable, but there are times when it can have a...
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Donโt get the blues over your divorce
Especially around the holidays, being in the throes of a divorce can be downright depressing. Itโs understandable for you to feels as if the wind has been knocked out of your sails. But itโs also important to realize that there are advantages to being divorced. If...
Could parallel parenting be the best option for your family?
Much is written about the benefits of civil co-parenting for former spouses. Of course, that assumes that the former spouses can achieve that level of communication and cooperation between them. Divorce and be incredibly damaging to one or both spouses. Especially...
Can you avoid probate court for an estate in Pennsylvania?
Different people have different goals when planning their estates, but a common goal quite a few people have is to avoid probate court. People see probate as expensive, which it can be. They also know that it can mean months before their loved ones can utilize the...
Who gets to keep the retirement account when you divorce?
People considering divorce frequently start the process thinking that property division is a zero-sum game. They think that if they approach the courts the right way, they might walk away with just about everything or deprive their spouse of certain critical assets,...
Should you and your co-parent have the same rules for your kids?
As divorced co-parents, you and your former spouse may have different rules in each of your homes. Even if you agree on the big issues involving discipline and at what ages your children should be allowed more privileges, you may still parent very differently. There...
Holidays and gifts: Tips for working with your co-parent
You made it through your divorce and you have a good parenting plan in place. It clearly addresses the holiday schedule, and youโve been open to negotiations with your ex-spouse for special events. Youโre determined that the holidays will be bright for the kids,...
Can you both stay in the home with your child?
Your child is a teenager, so you sit down and talk with them when you and your spouse decide to get divorced. You explain it to them and tell them that you want them to have a voice. After all, their best interests are your top priority. What they express to you is...
How can you make divorce easier?
While divorce can be freeing, it is unlikely to be fun. Untangling your life from that of another person can be complicated, costly and painful. To go from being Benโs wife or Gerryโs son-in-law can cause us to wonder who we are anymore. Getting divorced will affect...
Should you consider having a private detective investigate your spouse?
You feel like there is something wrong with your relationship, and you believe that your spouse may be seeing someone else. Since youโre getting to the point where you want to consider a separation, now may also be a good time to hire your own private investigator....