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Pennsylvania: How does divorce mediation work?

By Elissa C. Goldberg / November 29, 2018

Divorce mediation is a particular specialty in the larger field of mediation. In Pennsylvania, mediators are not certified, so be sure to examine the background of a mediator you intend to hire for your divorce. As the name implies, mediation is the process of finding a median, or midpoint, where two parties in conflict can…

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Tax Implications of Divorce and What You Can Do

By Elissa C. Goldberg / November 29, 2018

For tax purposes, a couple is considered married if their decree of divorce has not been finalized by December 31. Thus, the year that it is finalized is the year that most tax changes will take effect. However, if you consider the tax implications during the negotiation period, you and your spouse can make decisions…

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Gaming and Your Marriage

By Elissa C. Goldberg / October 10, 2018

Can gaming really cause the end of a marriage?  A divorce website in the United Kingdom recently stated that 5% of divorce petitions so far this year blamed “addiction to Fortnite” for the divorce. And the game just came out last summer.  In the past we have seen social media and even “email communication” as…

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