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May 9, 2023

There is no question that divorce will impact your finances.  Often, couples are taking the income which supported one household and stretching it to support two.  And when money was tight before the divorce, this stretch can feel like financial ruin.

April 9, 2023

Many people believe that they need a “bulldog” attorney who will get them every penny they deserve and then some. However, people often quickly realize that the most effective and least expensive way to handle a divorce is for the parties and their attorneys to work together to come to a resolution that meets the needs of the entire family.

March 9, 2023

Mediation, which is becoming increasingly well-known and widely accepted, allows divorcing spouses, who wish to avoid litigation, the opportunity to work together to resolve issues relating to their divorce in a neutral and confidential environment.

Feb. 9, 2023

You have decided to divorce and neither party is interested in a long, drawn-out court battle. Is there a healthy and respectful way to divorce? It turns out there is.

Jan. 9, 2023

What does it mean to have an uncontested divorce in Pennsylvania? It means that the parties work together to settle all of the issues which might arise during the divorce and avoid the time, expense and family devastation which often accompanies a court battle.

Dec. 9, 2022

The decision to divorce is not an easy one. The unknowns can be overwhelming. But having a plan in place can make the path ahead a bit less difficult. Here are some suggested steps before you file.

Nov. 9, 2022

The court process for custody is costly and it can take a long time.  Unless parents can work out an agreement along the way, they can expect an education session, a mediation session, a conciliation or two with court personnel, a conciliation or two with a judge, trial preparation and then trial.

Oct. 9, 2022

When faced with a divorce, many people would like to avoid the court process and the knock-down, drag-out conflicts that can come with it. If you find yourself in this position, you have three options: mediation, kitchen-table divorce, and Collaborative divorce.

Sept. 9, 2022

Fear. Sadness. Loss. Anger. Resentment.  These are just some of the negative emotions that a person may be feeling when he or she is faced with the prospect of a divorce.

Oct. 28, 2020

When parties divorce in Pennsylvania, a judge is able to rule that one party pays the other party alimony. Alimony is a payment from one former spouse to the other after the divorce is finalized.