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With the 2015 decision of the U.S. Supreme Court establishing marriage equality for same sex couples, same sex divorce is now an issue. In fact, the ban on same sex marriage came to an end in Pennsylvania a year earlier. The reality is that same sex marriages will fail as have those between opposite sex […]

Financial problems many times represent issues that contribute to the failure of a marriage. Financial issues oftentimes are front and center in divorce proceedings. There are instances in which a couple decides to divorce and have very serious financial issues. Indeed, these financial problems are so significant, bankruptcy may represent the best course of action […]

A common area of contention in many divorce cases is that involving the disposition of pets – companion animals – after a marriage ends. There are a number of factors a party to a divorce must bear in mind when it comes to dealing with the issue of divorce and pets. Divorce and Pets: Property […]

Divorce mediation is becoming ever more commonplace in the 21st century. Divorce mediation is a process through which parties to a divorce meet with a mediator. Through the guidance and assistance of a mediator, the parties work towards a negotiated settlement of their case. A divorce mediator does not make decisions for the parties. Rather, […]

Divorce can be particularly hard on children. When parents divorce, children can become confused, depressed and angry. The reality is that children can experience a full range of different types of emotions when parents divorce. Divorcing parents needs to recognize the various emotional responses of their children. Moreover, parents must ensure that their children understand […]

Divorce and child’s religion can be a major issue in a marriage dissolution case. Long gone are the days in which people married within their own faiths as a matter of routine. Since the 1970s, people have ever increasingly been marrying others who belong to a religion that is not their own. In some cases, […]

Divorce can be, and oftentimes is, an emotionally wrenching experience for one or both spouses. A common mental health issue associated with divorce is depression. There are some important key considerations to bear in mind when it comes to divorce and depression. Depression and Decision Making When a party to a divorce suffers from depression, […]

A common question people have when considering divorce is whether a child can decide where to live. In simple terms, a child is not vested with the power to decide where he or she wants to live. However, despite that basic principle, there are a variety of factors that come into play when it comes […]

Sadly, there exist marriages in which one of the spouses abuses the other. In such a situation, it may become necessary for the abused spouse to obtain a protection from abuse order. There are a number of factors to bear in mind when it comes to a protection from abuse order. Applying for a Protection […]

If you are planning to wed, you may wonder whether you need a prenuptial agreement. Undoubtedly, you’ve heard mention of prenuptial agreements in the news as well as in films and on television programs of different types. A prenuptial agreement is defined as contract entered into by a couple in advance of marriage. A prenup […]