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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 […]

What is parental alienation? Children of divorce most want to maintain a healthy and strong relationship with both of their parents, and also to be shielded from their parents’ conflict. But some parents use children as a “bargaining chip” throughout the divorce process. Some parents, in an effort to be viewed as the “chosen” parent, […]

Divorce fatigue is a real thing. When you and your partner are finally calling it quits on your marriage, it’s likely that you’ll be overwhelmed by emotions—some of anticipation, some of confusion, and some of bitterness. That’s understandable. However, when these emotions build up over time, they breed a far greater nemesis: divorce fatigue. Fortunately, […]

In this video: Philadelphia Divorce Lawyers Thomas Petrelli and Melinda Previtera discuss hidden assets, such as cryptocurrency, during divorce. For many, cryptocurrency is the proverbial gift that keeps on giving. Popularly known as “crypto” or “bitcoin”, cryptocurrency has undoubtedly transformed the way people carry out transactions and store digital assets. However, like any other new […]

We’ve heard it a hundred times, “stay together for the kids.” But, what does that even mean? To most American households it means not being a part of the 40 percent of families that produce children of broken homes. It may mean avoiding child support or splitting visitation. And, for some families, it means presenting […]

It’s natural to feel nervous about going to court, especially when you know you’ll have to speak before a judge. To top it off, a family law case is often an emotional experience, as they involve sensitive situations like divorce, child custody, child support,  domestic violence, spousal support, or other issues. If you will be […]

How much does divorce cost in Illinois? One of your major concerns when getting a divorce in Illinois is how much a divorce will cost. The answer is that there is no clear-cut, fixed amount for anyone who is thinking of getting a divorce. All divorces are different. It might cost more or less depending […]