Rather than going to court, embrace the idea of creating solutions for your future that will work for both of you through divorce and custody mediation. This is your chance to keep control of what you really want while creating a cooperative environment of giving your spouse what’s important to them as well. There is…
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 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…
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…
There are cost effective and time efficient ways to divorce rather than hiring an attorney and litigating. Divorce and custody mediation creates a safe, cooperative setting for the parties to discuss emotional and substantive issues and engage in collaborative problem-solving. They will open lines of communication and help the parties gain clarity and a better…
Here’s a scenario that can happen in divorce litigation: You go into the divorce attorney’s office, tell your story, and the lawyer suggests you draw up a draft Property Settlement Agreement (PSA) for presentation to your spouse. You pay your money. Then, your lawyer sends that draft PSA to your spouse, or you are given…