Once you decide to divorce, you should learn as much as you can about mediation. You may assume that litigation is the only way to resolve your problems, but this isn’t always the case.
With the right approach to divorce mediation, you may find yourself moving through the process in an efficient and productive manner.
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3 Advantages of Mediating a ‘Gray Divorce’
Gray divorces describe individuals who choose to get a divorce after the age of 50. These later-in-life divorces present unique issues. For one, the spouses tend to be more mature and better able to navigate their divorces peacefully and respectfully. Also, these spouses will have more assets to divide, since they’ve been working and saving for longer as a married couple.
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A Parenting Agreement will Provide Guidance after Divorce
If you’re going through divorce and have at least one child with the other person, it won’t be long before you begin to think about all things related to child custody.
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Gray Divorce as You Approach Retirement Age is a Fresh Start
There was a time when divorce was mainly the arena of young couples who realized they were incompatible or who experienced issues, like infidelity. Couples who had spent decades together did not choose to divorce, even if their marriages were no longer healthy and happy. That has changed in recent years, with older adults and couples with decades of marriage together choosing to seek a fresh start in their golden years. The divorce rate among couples over the age of 50 has doubled since the 1990s.
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Should You Wait for the Children’s Graduation to get Divorced
You have two kids. One is a senior in high school. The other is in eighth grade.
For three years now, you have felt terribly unhappy in your marriage. You and your spouse barely speak. You sleep in different rooms. You feel like two tenants simply renting the same house.
Over the last year, it’s only gotten worse. Your spouse insults you and digs at you emotionally all the time. So far, there has not been any physical abuse. If there were, you’d leave instantly. But it has become clear that neither of you wants this relationship to continue.
So, do you ask for a divorce now? Or should you wait until your kids are both out of school? The senior is so close, after all. Can you put up with four more years after that for your second child to head off to college?
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Steps To Obtain A Protection From Abuse Order
A protection from abuse order is a civil order that can provide legal protection from domestic violence. It is important to know if you are eligible to get a protection from abuse order, and how you can go about doing so.
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Marital assets and taxes: What about capital gains?
Imagine you’re in the midst of the asset division process during your divorce. You want to keep the $1 million family home and your spouse wants to keep the $1 million investment portfolio. Both are worth the same amount of money so it should be a simple process of you keeping the house, and your spouse keeping the investment portfolio — right?
Not necessarily. Capital gains taxes could apply to either the investment portfolio, the house, or, likely, both. You’ll need to consider the amount of these tax liabilities when you’re dividing your home.
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How to Know Whether or Not to File for Divorce
It’s arguably one of the most important decisions that you will ever have to make — whether to stay in a dysfunctional marriage or file for divorce. Each spouse has to come to his or her own conclusion whether to file for divorce based on the individual circumstances in the marital relationship. But there are some questions that all can ponder in order to make the right decision for all parties, including the kids.
No-Fault Divorce In Pennsylvania
Within the past year, Pennsylvania has changed the law regarding no-fault divorce. The ability to file for a no-fault divorce grants you the opportunity to go through a divorce with dignity and avoid a long, drawn-out messy process.
Divorce With Dignity
A divorce can be a trying time for you and your former spouse. It’s already a sad and hurtful time, but it’s even worse considering that during divorce hearings, information may come to light that is difficult to hear. However, it’s important to remain mature, civil, and respectful. According to psychologist Susan Quilliam, “Dignity is our best friend in a crisis because it reminds us that, although we may be at the mercy of uncertain circumstances, we can at least be in control of ourselves.” Consider these tips to help navigate through your divorce with dignity.
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