A couple may want to separate before deciding to proceed with a divorce. This time apart may serve to ease into the final separation or as a means to stop it. However, in Pennsylvania, a legal separation is not recognized under the law. Divorce is the only way to end...
These days, almost everyone has a social media presence. For those going through a divorce, using social media can feel like an outlet, but it can also have a negative impact on the outcome of the legal proceedings. According to researchers, social media use can have...
The military lifestyle involves many challenges that civilians might not always appreciate or understand. Maintaining a healthy relationship while in the military faces difficulties such as frequent moves and lengthy deployments. Marriages and divorces for military...
If you recently divorced the other parent of your children, you have to come up with a parenting plan. For amicable couples, co-parenting is a great idea, but for others, parallel parenting may be the best. According to Healthline, parallel parenting is best for...
Filing for divorce in Pennsylvania requires a few first steps to start the process. The spouse who files for divorce must declare the reason the marriage is ending. Under the law, there are four options from which to choose when filing for divorce. The legal process...
If you recently divorced, it is going to take some time to readjust to life as you once knew it. This adjustment period may be easier or harder depending on unique factors. In some extreme cases, one spouse may not adjust at all. In these situations, you could end up...
Parental separation affects more than just the immediate family unit. Grandparents may find themselves collateral damage during a breakup. The relationship between children and grandparents is meaningful, but it does not outrank the parents. While they may not have...
Pennsylvania parents like you put a lot on the line during divorce. You must discuss asset division. You may have to pay alimony. On top of that, you have to deal with matters regarding your child. This includes support payments, visitation schedules and custody. Of...
Pennsylvania couples go through many difficulties during divorce. You do not know how your spouse may react in such a tense situation. Sometimes, you do not even know how you will react. A spouse may decide to lash out without thinking it through. An attempt at hiding...
With few exceptions, the days when one parent received primary custody of the children during a divorce with the other getting limited visitation time have passed. Rather, the courts and many parents favor arrangements where both parents continue to share in the...