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Divorce Preparation: BUDGET
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.
Read MoreDivorce Best Practices
Be Prepared: Make a list of your assets, debts, and possessions, and decide on your priorities. You can also create a budget and a list of what is most important to you. Gather bank statements, and start to organize your finances.
Read MorePREPARE YOURSELF
The key to a smooth mediation process is preparation. Your mediator may ask you to gather documents to prepare for your session. These documents should include property and debts owned both individually and together.
Read MoreLet’s Talk Co-Parenting
Early during the divorce or separation process, parents will face the issue of how to handle shared parenting time and finances. In most cases, parents strive towards shared parenting time so that the children can spend time with both parents. The key is to take into consideration each parent’s work schedule, the children’s school schedules,…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Mediation
How long does mediation take? How does mediation differ from court? Does mediation require a retainer?
Read MoreNo-Fault Divorce Mediation
Mediation can be used for any divorce, however, most mediation couples will choose the uncontested, no-fault divorce option. In Pennsylvania, a mutual consent no-fault divorce is the cheaper and faster option. CHOOSE NO FAULT. There are several different types of divorces in Pennsylvania. When a couple makes the decision to end a marriage, the decision…
Read MoreWhy Mediate?
Mediation tends to be peaceful and positive. Most families prefer to make decisions together rather than using an adversarial court process. Mediation encourages cooperation and agreement and is a relatively simple process compared to alternative methods. AVOID COURT! Your family does NOT belong in court. Family matters should be private and confidential. Most parents and…
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50/50 Parenting Guide
Read MoreBack to School Co-Parenting Tips
School is starting soon and this can be a difficult time for co-parents. Here are a few tips to ease the transition for the children. Start planning early. As soon as school, sports, and extracurricular schedules are released, share them with the other parent or caregiver so that appropriate scheduling can commence. It may be…
Read MoreWhat Type Of Mediation Is Right For Me?
Prenuptial/Premarital Mediation Prenuptial Mediation is for dating or engaged couples to discuss issues related to their relationship, wedding day, and future marriage. Premarital agreement mediation can help prevent an adversarial approach and help couples communicate and determine their own terms with a neutral mediator. In premarital mediation, you have equal bargaining power over the outcome.…
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