How to Respond to a Co-Parent Using BIFF

By DClement | December 20, 2024
How to Respond to a High Conflict Co-Parent's Text Message

Co-parenting in times of conflict can feel like walking through a minefield. Messages seem to carry blame, bait, or emotional triggers designed to provoke. Whether it’s critical, controlling, or inflammatory, the question becomes: How do you respond without adding fuel to the fire?

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Divorce Preparation: BUDGET

By DClement | December 15, 2024
Plan to Divorce in the New Year?

Preparing a divorce budget, often overlooked, is a simple yet crucial step in the divorce preparation process. While it may not be the most enjoyable task, understanding your future needs and expenses will empower you to make informed financial decisions during the divorce process.

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How to File for Divorce After Mediation

By DClement | December 1, 2024
Why Mediation Makes It Easier

Because mediation resolves all the terms of your divorce up front—property division, debts, alimony, custody, and support—you can skip the high legal fees and drawn-out court battles. Once you and your spouse have signed a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA), the hard part is behind you. All that remains is to file the necessary paperwork and receive your divorce decree from the court. When you have completed mediation and are ready to move forward, here are a few options for filing your divorce documents in Pennsylvania:

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