Child Custody

It's not uncommon for men to feel like the courts favor women in custody battles. This bias stems from our culture's roots -- when women were not able to work, but instead cared for the children and the home. Today, however, these ideas are recognized as dated and...

As anyone in Pennsylvania who's had their marriage dissolved knows, divorce can be an arduous process for the parents and even more for the children. It involves breaking up a family and permanently changing a living situation that the children had grown accustomed...

Divorced parents are encouraged to cooperate with each other in the interest of their child's development and overall happiness. If you are working toward a positive co-parent relationship with your ex, or have already established one, you may worry that "stirring the...

One way to move on from the hurt and anguish of a divorce is to start dating again. But, if the thought of your ex-spouse moving on makes you a little squeamish, you're not alone -- especially if cheating was involved in your marriage. Worst yet, you may feel most...

To determine a successful schedule and agreement between parents about their children's activities, Pennsylvania may enforce the creation of a parenting plan. The parenting plan helps a Pennsylvania judge determine the scheduling and joint custody arrangements between...

Married or not, one thing remains the same - when you split up, it's important for your kids' current and future well-being that you try to reach a compromise about issues regarding custody, visitation and support. Doing this in an amicable way may be difficult, but...

Pennsylvania parents know that divorce is difficult and complex, but it does not always have to result in a stressful court battle. Some parents find it beneficial to draft a parenting plan out of court, a step that will allow you have more control over the details of...

You don't really have any beef with your former spouse regarding parenting skills. You just don't want to be married to this person any longer. If someone were to tell you there is a way to help your kids retain a sense of normalcy and routine in their lives as you...

Whether you are on the cusp of finalizing your divorce or you have been divorced for a while now, if you have children, you know that figuring out custody plans that meet your needs and meet all Pennsylvania family law requirements can be a challenge. You may find...

Divorcing parents have the added pressure of not only dismantling their marriage, but also keeping their children's best interests in mind throughout the entire process. Most parents in Pennsylvania play active roles in the lives of their children, and they typically...