Parents in Pennsylvania who are getting a divorce may be aware that the divorce will be hard on their children. If the children must move as a result of the divorce, this could cause additional stress. Moving can even lead to depression in some children, particularly...
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Common divorce mistakes that people make
The Pennsylvania divorce process can be fraught with risk, especially when one or both spouses have no interest in communication or compromise. These are common mistakes that people make during divorce that are clearly not in their best interest. Here is what to avoid...
How divorce may affect your retirement plans
When Pennsylvania couples get a divorce, their retirement savings may suffer. The National Institute for Retirement Security found that the average amount of money in retirement for divorced women is $38,613 while for married women it is $50,126. For divorced men, the...
Handling a child wanting to switch homes after divorce
A divorce can be a confusing time for a child. You may be facing emotional upheaval too, so it could be easy to become upset if your child wants to leave your Pennsylvania home to live with your ex. However, there are methods to handle this transition of new living...
Special concerns in divorce for older adults
"Gray divorce" refers to divorce among older adults. People in Pennsylvania might divorce at an older age because when their children leave home, they realize they have little in common. However, older adults might also divorce for the same reasons younger couples do,...
How to deal with real estate in a divorce
If a divorcing couple owns a home in Pennsylvania, they'll need to figure out what to do with the property after the separation. For instance, a couple may decide to sell their former home and split any money remaining after paying off the mortgage and other expenses....
Stay out of trouble with management during divorce
One must keep their job at the same time as they are going through a Pennsylvania divorce. What happens during the divorce may make it more difficult for an employee to focus and remain productive at work. When that happens, they may be at risk of receiving a bad...
South Dakota allows the rich to shield money
Pennsylvania judges do not react positively when one spouse has tried to decrease the value of the marital estate by hiding or undervaluing assets. However, one state seems to give to ultra-wealthy their own loophole that at least one billionaire has used to try to...
Taking taxes into account in a divorce
When Pennsylvania couples divorce, it has an impact on their taxes. Once the divorce is finalized, their filing status will change from married to single. This is usually based on their marital status on the last day of the year. However, there may be a number of more...
How to be the bigger person in a divorce
There are many ways that individuals in Pennsylvania and throughout America can act during a divorce proceeding. Ideally, individuals will take steps to help them achieve peace in the aftermath of what is typically an emotionally charged event. During a divorce...
