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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Yes, Alcohol and Substance Abuse can Impact Your Custody Case
Facing a divorce is never easy, but when there are minor children involved, it becomes a very emotional process. No matter how you feel about your spouse, you love your children deeply. You likely want to have a close relationship with them as they continue to grow.
If you and your ex can’t agree on how to split custody, you may feel like you need to ask the courts to set up a parenting plan that will work for you. It’s important to realize that every case is unique.
You should not base your actions or plans on stories you’ve heard from other people who have divorced in Pennsylvania. One common factor that can complicate child custody proceedings is a dependence on alcohol or other drugs. You need to familiarize yourself with how the courts generally handle child custody.
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Fighting for Custody as an Unmarried Father
While the child custody courts in the state of Pennsylvania seek to be unbiased, certain situations can make it more difficult for fathers to gain custody of their children. This is especially true when it comes to establishing paternity.
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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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Important Concerns for Same-Sex Adoptions
Same-sex couples have the same legal rights as heterosexual couples under the law. On paper, this is certainly true, but there are some facts that make certain issues surrounding same-sex marriage unique. This is particularly the case when dealing with children and adoption.
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These Co-Parenting Tips Can Put You in a Better Place
There is a lot to think about as you go through a divorce, including what you can do to maintain a strong relationship with your child.
Although there is nothing easy about co-parenting, the right approach will go a long way in putting you on the path to success.
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Your Actions Can Impact Your Efforts To Gain Child Custody
When you are married going through a divorce, you and your spouse begin with joint custody rights. Essentially, this means that both you and your spouse have equal rights to your children. It also means that you both have equal rights to pursue custody of your children in your divorce case.
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