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Tips For Asking Your Spouse For a Divorce

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How to Ask for a Divorce There’s really no way to deliver bad news, no matter what the bad news is. No one wants to hear it and, depending on the news, the reaction can run the gamut from anger to hurt to shock and despair. Telling your spouse you want a divorce is one […]

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Take a break from social media during divorce

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Social media has greatly changed how romantic relationships function. Terms like “ghosting” have entered the lexicon, and many couples argue about what one another post on Facebook and Twitter. For some couples, it is more important what someone does not post that leads to tension. Social media has also caused many married couples to divorce. […]

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Divorce: The Emotional Toll

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There is nothing fun about a divorce for anyone. There was just promise and hope on your wedding day, and to see all of the hopes and dreams collapse is tragic and can be devastating. Divorce disrupts your life and can wear you down emotionally. If you have children, divorce can be even more devastating […]

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Should You Keep the House After Divorce?

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Your home is more than a house. It is a place full of memories – both good and bad. You may be looking back on holidays, family dinners, or even scribbles your child drew on the wall or a growth chart on the closet door. However, you may also have memories of fights with your […]

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Your Guide to Debt and Divorce

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The average U.S. household owes money. In fact, American households owe an average of $15,270 in credit card debt, $32,258 in student loan debt, and $149,925 in mortgage debt. During a divorce, debt will be divided between you and your spouse. However, if you aren’t careful, you could end up paying for debts you didn’t […]

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Your business’s value is important to your divorce

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You probably decided to start a business for many of the same reasons you chose to marry your spouse. Not only does your business provide you with financial stability, it also allows you to grow as a person. While your marriage is now on the rocks, your business may continue to thrive. Accordingly, before you […]

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Dating While Separated

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Is Dating During Separation Adultery in PA? After a divorce, you may want to immediately get back out there in the dating scene. Before doing this, you want to make sure you are patient& and you know not to put all of your eggs into one basket. Pennsylvania does take adultery into account during divorce […]

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Choosing a School with Shared Custody

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As parents, we make decisions daily with our kids’ best interests in mind. One of the most important long-term choices when raising a child is deciding where they should receive an education. A school should meet (and exceed) a child’s needs, so he or she can get the best start possible. If you are a divorced […]

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4 weird and surprising reasons people get divorced

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You probably know that approximately 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. While you may think it is safe to assume that the reasons people end their marriages are financial stress, cheating or growing apart, that is not always the case. Sometimes people file for divorce because of strange issues. Here are some bizarre reasons […]

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Frozen Assets During Divorce: What You Need to Know

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Today, you tried to use your debit card for a normal purchase, but your payment was declined. You called the bank and found out your accounts are frozen. Is this scenario an effect of dissolving your marriage? Chances are, it is. Frozen assets during divorce are not uncommon. Why Courts Freeze Bank Accounts During Divorce […]

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