Informing your spouse you want a divorce can be challenging. Even though your marriage may have had issues, deciding you want to dissolve it may not come easy. So, how do you tell someone you thought you would spend the rest of your life with that the marriage can’t...
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Be wary of social media until your criminal charges are resolved
Social media helps to keep people connected. That kind of supportive and engaging environment can be particularly useful when someone is struggling and needs community. However, for defendants facing criminal charges, social media can be a double-edged sword....
2 ways that money can cause a divorce
When people get divorced, they will often cite money or financial stress as the reason for that divorce. They’ve come up against financial problems that have ruined the relationship, or there are issues – such as financial infidelity – at the heart of the divorce....
How to prepare for divorce – emotionally and practically
Divorce is a particularly difficult moment that can be emotionally challenging and legally complex. As such, it is essential to prepare yourself on both emotional and practical fronts to ensure a smoother and more successful transition. While every divorce has its...
What does Pennsylvania consider “revenge porn?”
These days, people document events big and small, good and bad by taking photos and videos on their phone. That includes intimate encounters. Couples often trust each other to have private images of one another on their phone. Often, they send images to their partner...
What constitutes a collaborative divorce?
Regarding family law and divorce proceedings, collaborative divorce is a term that is gaining more attention and recognition. This alternative approach to traditional divorce litigation offers couples the opportunity to part ways amicably, with a focus on cooperation...
When should you update your estate plan?
If you already have an estate plan, then kudos to you. Most Americans don’t have one. But, an estate plan is not something you can do one time and forget about it. It needs to be reviewed and updated to reflect your current life circumstances to be effective. Here are...
4 things you might include in an estate plan
Do you know what an estate plan is? Simply put, an estate plan is a guide about how to handle the testator’s final affairs and assets. People can make estate plans once they’re legal age, although many don’t make them until much later in life. Estate planning is a...
Is it possible to minimize the impact of divorce on your kids?
Divorce is hard on children in many ways. It can frighten them, disrupt their lives and cause them to worry about adult topics instead of enjoying their childhood. Like most parents, you may be concerned about how your divorce might affect your children. Although you...
What’s the difference between annulment and divorce?
When it comes to the dissolution of a marriage, it’s wise to understand the difference between an annulment and a divorce. Both are processes that legally end a marriage, but they have distinct characteristics and implications. Divorce is the legal process of...