Parents who want to move out of their Pennsylvania home with their child often do so to leave the painful past and welcome a fresh future. However, they must fulfill specific conditions that can lead to a relocation hearing before packing up their things and going...
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Contempt of court: When your spouse violates custody orders
Like any parent enduring a contentious divorce, your child’s overall well-being always takes precedence. A child custody order aims to generate an agreement serving your child’s best interests. Since both you and your spouse only want nothing but the best for your...
Factors to consider as you draft your parenting plan
The goal of a parenting plan is ensuring that both parents have equal access to and maintain a relationship with their children. Divorce often leads to conflict, but your parenting plan should focus on the needs of your children, not the disagreements in your...
Navigating violations of custody in a Pennsylvania divorce
The ending of a marriage can be a challenging process, especially when you have children. If you are navigating a divorce in Pennsylvania, one of the most critical aspects you will need to address is child custody. Even after both parties agree on a custody plan, some...
How should you communicate with your ex about custody?
The idea of continuing a relationship with your ex after divorce because of shared custody can cause uncertainty. You might wonder how you can possibly communicate despite prior discord. Sharing custody has its challenges, but your ability to put your children first...
How does the child support termination process work?
Whether you pay child support or receive it, it is important to understand how the child support termination process works. Most people assume child support just ends when a minor turns 18 and, while that is true in most cases, there are some instances in which it is...
What you should NOT compromise on in your parenting plan
Regardless of how the court rules on child custody as part of your divorce, you will inevitably have to create a functional parenting plan alongside your ex-spouse to ensure that both sides get a fair amount of time with the kids. A balanced and sustainable parenting...
The effects of parental alienation on your children
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...
Communication guidelines you should include in your parenting plan
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...
What are the best interests of a child?
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...