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,...
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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....
What to do if your spouse doesnโt want to divorce
Youโve finally come to the conclusion that you want to divorce your spouse. However, once you bring your true feelings to light, you come to realize that your spouse doesnโt want to go down this path. They want to stay together. Should you find yourself in this...
Why leaving the house before your divorce may not be a great idea
Your spouse announces that they want a divorce. They ask you to leave the family home to make things easier. Youโre hurt, maybe even angry, and your first thought is something like, โFine. I donโt want to stay where Iโm not wanted.โ Hold up. Before you pack your bags...
The 50% divorce myth
If someone ever tells you that 50% of couples get divorced, and you think that sounds far too simple to be true, youโre right. Itโs not true, but it is such a common myth that most people have heard it at least once in their lives. What is the truth? Itโs a lot harder...
Struggling emotionally with your divorce? Here are tips that can help
You may believe in the power of positive thinking, but right now youโre positive that youโre totally overwhelmed by your divorce. Your spouse is showing a very ugly side you never suspected was there. Money is tight, so youโre constantly under pressure. Plus, formerly...
Even without physical contact, affairs can end marriages
Some individuals think about sexual relationships as the only type of affair. There is another type of affair that can negatively impact a marriage โ an emotional affair. When a married person has an emotional affair, they turn to someone outside of the marriage for...
How does Pennsylvania divide your property?
Pennsylvania uses the equitable distribution standard when splitting assets between spouses in a divorce. That means that judges try to find a fair way to split up marital assets between spouses. They look at the total value of the marital estate and the circumstances...
5 actions you can take to reduce the risk of divorce
A study by the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) investigated the most common reasons that people get divorced. If you are married and prefer to stay married, you can use their findings to take positive action. Here is what you can do, to enhance...