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Nesting is a fairly new form of parenting arrangement that allows the children to stay in the family home while the parents take turns as the primary caretakers.

When a marriage does not work out and couples decide it is better to part ways than to endure the agony of staying in an unhappy, unhealthy situation, divorce is the solution. The decision to get a divorce does not come easy. It comes with a lot of uncertainty and emotions that can be overwhelming. […]

When it comes to your divorce, it is always helpful to have a basic understanding of the process. One aspect of the divorce process you should be aware of is discovery. Procedural rules ask each party to share all information that is relevant to the case with the other party. This process is called “discovery”. […]

Divorce can be tricky, and sometimes spouses disappear before the court date. When this happens, your spouse fails to respond to an official complaint or ignores you filing for divorce. An important thing to keep in mind is if you get an attorney and ensure everything is in order on your end, even if your […]

Abandonment laws in Pennsylvania can have a significant impact on a child custody or divorce proceeding, particularly when it comes to the issue of desertion. In Pennsylvania, abandonment is defined as the willful desertion or neglect of a minor child by a parent or guardian, or the willful failure of a parent or guardian to […]

Because Texas is a community property state, it means that Texas divorce proceedings in property division are somewhat different from those of other states in the country. Generally, when it comes to the usual divorce proceedings, property is divided into three categories—your separate property, your spouse’s separate property, and community property. Spouses keep their separate […]

Divorce is a sad, frustrating experience for children. Two of the most important people in their young lives won’t be living together anymore, and that sucks. As a parent, you should do everything to ensure you save your kids from lifelong emotional wounds. I remember a client was telling me something. This was a long […]

There are several myths about divorce mediation. Below are seven common misconceptions we hear. Divorce Mediation Myth #1: Mediation is the best option for every divorcing couple. Mediation works for many divorcing couples, but not for some.  Mediation works best for spouses who are able to speak up for what’s important to them, and can […]

During their twenty years of marriage, Harry and Barbara’s attitude toward money was that it belonged to them as a couple. They shared the family finances and had joint bank accounts in both their names Also, because they earned almost the same amount of income, it would make sense to divide the family money 50-50 […]

Going through a divorce is a difficult process. It becomes more difficult if you and your spouse cannot agree on whose responsibility it is to pay for the most important and necessary expenses. It is common to have a workable, temporary agreement to stabilize the family living routine and help ease along the process until […]