Sometimes parents stay together “for the sake of their children,” even though they are living in great turmoil. An article discusses that staying in a toxic relationship is not always the better approach than getting a divorce. By staying in an unhealthy relationship for the sake of the kids, there could be effects on the…
A burial plot is treated for most purposes as being unlike any other piece of real or personal property. One does not own the actual land where the burial plot is. One only buys the right to be buried in the burial plot so long as the cemetery remains a cemetery. The right to be buried in…
A Parent Coordinator (PC) is usually a licensed mental health professional or an attorney assigned by the courts to manage ongoing issues in high-conflict parenting cases. The PC’s decisions then become court-ordered. We are also frequently seeing parents voluntarily engage a PC to help them with their conflicts around their children. The parents agree to…
A brief guide to divorce in Pennsylvania Couples thinking of separating permanently or temporarily in Pennsylvania should be aware of the following: Pennsylvania state divorce laws To file for divorce in Pennsylvania, one or both of the spouses must have been a resident of the state for at least six months. Grounds for divorce Aside…
When high-net-worth spouses are dividing property in a divorce, there are numerous assets that must be considered. This can create a difficult and stressful divorce process. Issues may arise, particularly regarding what can and cannot be divided – including when it comes to private practices, stocks, and inherited assets. Property that would be considered for…
When it comes to retirement, divorce can be disruptive at best and devastating at worst. This is especially true of divorce after age 50. Spouses are at risk of losing a significant amount of their retirement savings and may have relatively few years left to replenish their accounts. Take the following steps to retool your…
SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER DURING DIVORCE MEDIATION Monetary payments for alimony support From whom to whom Amounts and how often Health insurance Is one party entitled to health insurance for a period Who pays premium Life insurance Who retains ownership Who is beneficiary Retirement plans Is one party entitled to retirement plan Who is…
Divorce during your retirement years can complicate your retirement plan. Retirement assets may need to be divided, and alimony could be granted after a long-term marriage ends. Here’s how to cope with a gray divorce: Find out if your Social Security payments will change. Determine what retirement benefits you are entitled to. Consider whether you…
MEDIATION PROCESS VS. LITIGATION Family Law Corp. provides differences of divorce litigation and divorce and custody mediation by top family lawyer mediator on Main Line and Philadelphia. Litigation The parties may be forced to go to court. Mediation Participation is usually voluntary. The court…
WHAT IS MEDIATION? The role of the divorce Mediator is to create a safe, cooperative setting for you and your spouse to discuss issues and engage in collaborative problem solving. The divorce Mediator will open lines of communication, help you gain clarity and a better understanding of your interests and those of your spouse. The…