It can take people months to mentally recover from a difficult divorce. Especially if you didn't expect your spouse to file for divorce, you may have struggled to respond appropriately to what was a shocking and disappointing situation. Those who feel blindsided may...
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3 uses for powers of attorney in your estate plan
Estate planning isn't just about what happens when you die. It is also about the support you need if you get hurt or have a serious medical event. Car crashes, strokes or even a heart attack might leave someone incapacitated or in a coma. When you can't speak for...
Does moving out mean you’ll lose the house in your divorce?
Everything seems uncertain when you decide to file for divorce or get served with paperwork after your spouse files. Couples with a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement will at least be able to predict the general outcome of the property division. Although such...
Should you appoint a guardian for your special needs child in your will?
Your child is getting older, and though you had hoped that they’d be able to live on their own and function normally in society, the reality is that they will always need help. They don’t understand how to take care of their finances, and despite their best efforts,...
Are these adoption myths holding you back from your dreams?
Perhaps you already have a child and want a sibling without the physical or career strain of another pregnancy. Maybe you and your spouse can't have children of your own for one reason or another. If you have thought about adoption but then rejected the idea because...
5 reasons you need a divorce attorney’s help
Recently, actress Halle Berry submitted a filing in her long-running divorce case stating that she wishes to represent herself. It is not clear why Berry wants to proceed without an attorney representing her, but in general, trying to navigate a divorce without a...
Helping a preschooler through a divorce
Pennsylvania residents who are planning a divorce and who have kids between the ages of two and four should learn how best to help their children during this transition. Such assistance begins from the moment that a child is told about their parents' divorce. If at...
In Pennsylvania divorce, property split isn’t 50/50
Divorce is a complicated process both emotionally and financially. One of the more heated topics couples face is how they’re going to divide their property. The standard for property division in Pennsylvania is “equitable distribution”, which means that property is...
Gray divorce and your health
If you are like most people in Pennsylvania, you are well aware of the fact that getting divorced can sting financially. The mere reality that you and your spouse must split your marital assets alone makes that very evident. Add to that the fact that you must support...
How should you navigate your first post-divorce holiday?
Divorce brings with it many complications, especially when you have children. If you recently obtained a Pennsylvania divorce, you may be feeling down and more than a little lost. Fortunately for you, MSN Lifestyle provides a few tips for coping with the holidays...