Dissolving an abusive marriage can be challenging. You need to be mentally prepared and have the right tips up your sleeve to achieve a smooth process. Below are three tips to consider employing during your divorce: 1. Seek support Living with someone who...
The image that some people have of an abusive marriage is often one of clear-cut violence. Furthermore, many people believe that victims of abusive marriages ought to make an immediate decision to flee. But the reality of any abusive relationship may be far more...
If you have children and you are going through a divorce, then you will likely have to consider your custody options. Custody determines what rights parents have to raise their children after a divorce. Custody is split into physical and legal. Physical custody...
When determining how to divide custody between two parents in a divorce, the court will look at numerous factors. Their goal is to find a safe and stable living situation for the child. As such, they may look at things like past criminal convictions. In this sense, a...
The assets you acquired as a couple during your marriage (marital property) are subject to division when you divorce. Therefore, when your spouse wastes or misuses them, it could negatively affect the divorce settlement. You may end up with less than you are entitled...
Disputes regarding your children may be one of the issues that led to your decision to file for a divorce. Many Pennsylvania parents can relate to your experience. On the other hand, perhaps you and your ex mostly see eye-to-eye when it comes to the kids, and...
High-asset divorces have many challenges that can worsen the already difficult process of ending a marriage. One of the primary concerns is the financial impact of divorce. This loss may lead to feelings of anxiety, fear and even depression as individuals grapple with...
You may have known for a while that your spouse had strong narcissistic tendencies, but you never realized exactly how manipulative, controlling and abusive they could be – until you decided to seek a divorce. While all divorces are challenging, divorcing a narcissist...
Even an amicable divorce can be difficult. Spouses often have fond memories and feelings for one another, even though their romantic relationship has reached its conclusion, but that doesn’t mean that tensions can’t arise in such a situation. Transitioning from...
In Pennsylvania, courts may order one spouse in a divorce to pay “reasonable” alimony (also known as spousal support) to the other, if necessary, and for as long as deemed necessary. The amount and duration are based on things like both spouses’ income and assets, the...
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