Author: gradmin
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5 things you should know before adopting a child
Adoption is a significant commitment and an emotional process, but it is also extremely rewarding. It’s often costly and the legal process can be time-consuming, but the end effect will be well worth the effort. Adopting a child will transform your life, regardless of your age or marital situation. You might be wondering what it’s…
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3 tips for successful co-parenting after divorce
Divorce is a difficult and emotionally trying event for anyone, but parents have an especially complicated set of challenges. Not only do parents have to find ways to manage their own stress and emotional well-being, they also must consider the needs of their children and adapt appropriately based on the children’s ages and circumstances. Following…
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Points to keep in mind if you are facing a “gray” divorce
Divorce after the age of 50—so-called “gray” divorce—is no longer an attention-getter among friends, family and co-workers. It is much more common now than it was even a decade ago. The issues you face now are going to be different than they would be for a younger person. Here then are five points to keep…
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Getting a fair deal in property division during a divorce
Among the variety of issues that must be addressed in a divorce case in Pennsylvania, property division is the most likely to have a long-term impact on a person’s financial security. After all, for most married couples, working together toward greater financial security is one of the main goals in life, particularly nowadays when both…
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How to get your finances together for divorce
Choosing to divorce your partner is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. You may find yourself experiencing a variety of emotions at this time and feel inclined to rush the process of finalizing everything. But rash decisions often lead to a poor outcome, particularly where finances are concerned. Before you file your…
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What can I do if I cannot afford support payments?
Sometimes things can happen in life that makes it hard for you to pay child support. You might have lost a job, developed a serious medical condition that requires expensive treatment or simply fallen on hard times in Montgomery and Bucks counties and in Philadelphia. Though you are willing to pay child support to your ex,…
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How to make your divorce easier to deal with
If you are ready to file for divorce, you may want to consider how complicated things can get. You may think it is something easy you can do before you start over, but there are a lot of things that can happen during the process that can make it harder for you to move on.…
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What you should know about divorce mediation
So, you decided it’s time for divorce. What are your options now? If you find yourself dreading the protracted, bitter court battle you believe inevitable, you should know about options such as divorce mediation. Mediation can work for divorcing couples who may not be able to agree on everything but have an interest in resolving…
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Understanding parenting plans and PA custody proceedings
Going through a divorce involving minor children is difficult, and one of the major steps the court will ask both parents to complete is the establishment of a parenting plan. That is because the plan outlines all the necessary boundaries and agreements between the divorcing spouses, including those the court orders and voluntary agreements the…