Child Custody

When a marriage becomes contentious and divorce seems inevitable, it is unfortunately common for spouses to exhibit hostility toward one another. While this is unhealthy behavior in itself, it can be especially harmful if one parent involves the children in the...

In the wake of a separation and divorce, finding ways to maintain civility and communication for the sake of the children can be challenging. When you begin to draft your parenting plan, one thing you should prioritize is the communication guidelines. When you define...

When making custody decisions, the court has to base decisions on the best interests of the children involved. Best interests include a variety of factors. The most important in the eyes of the law is safety. Safety The court will look at different elements of each...

Child custody arrangements should promote the interests of families. In Pennsylvania, family courts have multiple options when creating child custody orders. You should learn about the different physical and legal custody arrangements for your family if you are a...

Divorcing as a parent typically means co-parenting with your ex-spouse, which means sharing parental duties more or less equally. Research shows that it is usually in children's interests to maintain a close relationship with both parents following a divorce....

When going through divorce, it is natural to turn toward outside sources in order to gain advice on what to do. However, people have plenty of differing opinions on everything from how to handle the divorce itself to child custody matters. Many people may champion...

Making a decision regarding child custody is often the hardest part of going through a divorce. Rather than considering the needs of the child, the parents often focus on their own wishes. According to FindLaw, parents can come up with their own custody agreement....

Whether you are thinking about getting a divorce as a parent or you are already in the middle of a bitter dispute related to child custody, it is imperative to think about your relationship with your child and protect their best interests. Courts go over many factors...

Pennsylvania’s divorce court judges may not favor one parent over the other based on gender. The state General Assembly’s website notes that while the court considers many factors, your child’s safety and well-being take priority. A judge, for example, may look at...

As a parent, you want what is best for your child. You do not want to expose them to unnecessary trauma or stress, but unfortunately, this comes part and parcel with the divorce process. Thus, you may ask yourself if there is anything you can do to alleviate some of...