Susan DiGirolamo Attorney at Law Legal Blog
The differences between collaborative divorce and mediation
Ending a marriage can be a complex and emotionally challenging process for all parties involved. For the sake of your own peace of mind and the well-being of your children, you may choose a more amicable approach to your divorce. Through collaboration or mediation,...
Helpful insight for navigating a collaborative divorce
Divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging transition. Even when people resolve to work amicably together, there may be challenges in navigating the process of ending a marriage. This is one reason why Pennsylvania couples often choose the Collaborative...
Collaborative divorce could be better for the kids
You understand that your divorce will impact your kids, and one of your primary goals during this process may be to provide them with stability and security. One practical way to do this is through a shared co-parenting plan — a custody arrangement in which the two...
What it Takes to Successfully Mediate Your Divorce
The divorce process can be complicated and overwhelming, and you may wonder if there are options that would allow you to minimize the stress of ending your marriage. Avoiding litigation can save time and money, and provide more control over the terms of your final...
Why should you consider a prenuptial agreement?
If you have assets, children, student loans, have a family business or financial obligations to others, and are planning to marry, you may benefit from learning more about what a prenuptial agreement can do to protect you, your family, and your future spouse. As you...
The calculation of your settlement in a Collaborative Divorce
The Collaborative divorce process uses interest-based negotiation. This means that you and your spouse will be asked to think about what is most important to you both during the divorce process and in the future. Collaborative professionals focus on your hopes and...
Protecting your interests when navigating an amicable divorce
Divorce can be a complicated process, and your decisions during this time are certain to affect you and your family’s future. When you and your spouse resolve to work together through the divorce process, there are steps you can take that will allow you to protect...
Who is a good candidate for Collaborative divorce?
Making plans for a divorce can feel overwhelming and stressful. Whether you asked for the divorce or not, the process may seem complex. Getting a divorce does not need to be the conflict-laden struggle you may see others experience. Collaborative divorce offers an...
Privacy and peace can come with mediation
With your marriage in trouble, you may be ready to make the difficult decision to divorce. The last thing you may want is for personal matters to spill into the public eye, especially if those details could impact your family, business or career. Privacy is only one...
Should you opt for a Collaborative divorce?
Even when two spouses are amicable and resolve to remain respectful during their divorce, it can be a challenging and emotional time. There is no such thing as an easy divorce, but there is help available to reduce unnecessary anxiety and make the process the best it...