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Family Pets and Divorce

By Jennifer Gardella / October 14, 2026

We know that your pets feel like part of the family, but in Pennsylvania, pets are considered property and are treated as such in a court-ordered divorce settlement. In divorce mediation, however, the couple works together with a mediator to find solutions and settlements that are beneficial to everyone. This is why I have chosen…

Hidden Costs of High-Conflict Divorce

By Jennifer Gardella / September 1, 2026

By the time you and your spouse have decided on divorce, you’ve probably had a great deal of conflict, hurt feelings, and lost trust. A high-conflict divorce may seem almost inevitable. But it doesn’t have to be that way, and if you and your spouse can think about the damage that such a divorce will…

When Your Teenager Refuses to Follow the Custody Schedule

By Jennifer Gardella / August 18, 2026

Divorce is usually difficult for children as they deal with transitions and new family dynamics.  Younger kids are usually compliant, willing, and even excited to visit their non-custodial parent and follow the agreed-upon visitation schedule. But as they get older, especially in the teen years, things may change. A teenager may begin to resist visiting…