2020 - Alpha Center for Divorce Mediation

Dec 10, 2020

Divorce after 50 – Retirement and Pensions

Divorce and Finances, Divorce in PA, Divorce in Pennsylvania

For couples over the age of 50, retirement and pension accounts can play a significant role in a divorce settlement. Educate Yourself about Retirement Accounts …

Nov 6, 2020

Co-Parenting With an Ex-Spouse You Hate

Blog, Children and Divorce, Co-Parenting

Okay, so “hate” is a strong word. But I know there are some of you out there that feel this way about your ex-spouse (and …

Oct 27, 2020

Finding A Divorce Recovery Therapist Who Matches Your Needs

Divorce and Spirituality, Divorce Survival, Mediation Services

The emotional impact of divorce includes feelings of sadness, fear, anger, low self -esteem, confusion and relief. Logistical uncertainties regarding finances, residence, career, co-parenting, social …

Oct 22, 2020

Parental Alienation Part 3: Coping Strategies

Blog, Children and Divorce, Divorce and Children

As noted in Part 2 of this series, parental alienation can be life-changing for the targeted parent. It is painful, it is unfair, and it …

Sep 24, 2020

Pitfalls of an Economy Divorce (Part 1)

Divorce Attorney, Divorce in Pennsylvania, Divorce Mediation

A divorce affects every aspect of your life as well as the lives of your children. The internet is inundated with legal firms promising a …

Sep 16, 2020

New Partner After Divorce: Fueling the Divorce Fire, Part 3

Blog, Cheating and Infidelity, Divorce Mediation, Divorce Survival

New Partner Revives Pre-divorce Emotions Finally, there is one more surprising anomaly that I have observed in my years of working with divorcing couples. After …

Sep 10, 2020

Dating While Divorcing: Fueling the Divorce Fire, Part 2

Cheating and Infidelity, Divorce Survival

Get Your Life in Order Before You Start Dating When one spouse starts dating while the divorce is still pending, it creates a very volatile …

Sep 2, 2020

Fueling the Fire: Infidelity and Divorce, Part 1

Blog, Cheating and Infidelity

Navigating an Emotional Minefield After living through my own divorce and helping thousands of people through theirs, I have learned many important lessons never taught …

Your Children Your Divorce Their Teachers

Aug 27, 2020

Why It’s Important for Your Child’s Teachers to Know about Your Divorce

Blog, Children and Divorce, Co-Parenting, Divorce and Children

A common mistake is this: the teacher and school staff are assuming this child lives in a two parent home. The beginning of school, school events, and issues that come up while a child is in school, like the above example, can highlight change in the home for both the child and parents.

Michael Hughes, attorney-mediator at Alpha center for Divorce Mediation

Aug 20, 2020

How to Calculate Alimony in Pennsylvania

Dividing Finances, Divorce and Finances, Divorce and the Law, Divorce in Pennsylvania, Divorce Mediation

What is the Purpose of Alimony? First, let’s define alimony. Alimony is a post-divorce payment that one divorced spouse makes to the other. It is …

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