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Is divorce getting less contentious?
Divorce used to be less common. People didn’t have the option for a no-fault divorce, and the cases often felt very confrontational and contentious. Divorce was thought of as something dramatic that would put both parties in court to argue and dispute things for...
Avoid these common mistakes in your high-asset divorce
The more you know about any situation or procedure the less likely you are to make mistakes, right? This is true in almost any scenario, but somehow those who are getting divorced with significant assets at stake continue to make potentially costly mistakes. Perhaps...
How a modification can help you spend more time with the kids
Many people aren't in a particularly great place during their divorce. They may still struggle to live within their new budget. They may find themselves in temporary housing. Some people also go through intense depression and have trouble taking care of themselves,...
Postnuptial agreements can speed divorce and even save a marriage
Most people have heard of the prenuptial agreement. This is a contract that people sign during their engagement that outlines expectations for the marriage and also explains how the couple intends to split up their assets, debts and parenting time of shared children...
Why people remain in abusive relationships
If you feel like you have been trapped in an abusive relationship, rest assured that you are not alone and that your feelings are valid. From the outside, others are often very quick to say that you should have left long ago. You know it’s not that simple. We want you...
Tips for a high-asset divorce
Saying that divorces are difficult is a massive understatement. Couples have many things to address and resolve before they can call themselves free again. It takes time, planning and more than a little bit of patience to reach the end of the process in even a simple...
You may need to change your custody plan as kids get older
As your children grow up, you and your ex may need to alter the child custody plan that was put in place when you divorced. Children’s needs and desires evolve as they age, and your plan does need to reflect those changes. After all, your children’s ages are one of...
Does an age gap make divorce more likely?
Most people who get married are relatively close in age. They may not be exactly the same age, but they’re within a few years. Much of this, at least for couples that met when they were younger, has to do with the fact that they met in college, when they are likely to...
At risk of harm? You may be able to flee with your kids
When your spouse begins to scream and yell at you, you often feel that you have to stand and take it. You stay calm. You do what you can to defuse the situation. The last time that happened, he became physical for the first time. Now, you want to get out of your home....
How a QDRO helps divorcing couples split their retirement funds
In many divorces, the process of splitting up assets will be a major source of conflict between the former spouses. What one person views as a fair and reasonable request the other may view as a hardship. Understanding that Pennsylvania uses the equitable distribution...
