Blog: Child Custody
- Contempt of court: When your spouse violates custody orders
Aug 21, 2023
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 child despite the divorce, the court expects both of you to adhere to all terms of the arrangement strictly. However, against their better judgment, your spouse may exhibit behaviors or actions violating court...Read More - Factors to consider as you draft your parenting plan
Jul 19, 2023
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 relationship. There are a few key elements to consider as you come to a parenting plan agreement. Consistency is important Easing the divorce transition for your children starts with maintaining as...Read More - Navigating violations of custody in a Pennsylvania divorce
Jun 14, 2023
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 difficulties may arise, particularly when one spouse does not respect the agreement. Here are some suggestions for addressing a situation where your spouse refuses to adhere to the...Read More - How should you communicate with your ex about custody?
May 10, 2023
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 might ease your effort to make things work. Developing a professional relationship with your ex may facilitate amicable interactions that align with the boundaries you have set. Avoid social media Social media is...Read More - How does the child support termination process work?
Apr 3, 2023
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 not. To determine whether yours is a case in which child support continues beyond 18, the domestic relations section will send a notice and inquiry of emancipation...Read More - What you should NOT compromise on in your parenting plan
Apr 3, 2023
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 plan is one built on compromise. However, there are certain matters that you should not compromise on for the sake of maintaining a dynamic that is healthy for yourself...Read More - The effects of parental alienation on your children
Mar 10, 2023
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 conflict. Parental alienation refers to the act of one parent distancing a child from the other parent or impressing their own hostile perspective on the child. Not only can this behavior damage your relationship...Read More - Communication guidelines you should include in your parenting plan
Feb 14, 2023
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 the expectations for communication, you eliminate confusion and assumptions. How should you communicate changes? Even the best-organized plans face changes sometimes, whether your child’s school schedule is changing or something has...Read More - What are the best interests of a child?
Feb 1, 2023
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 household and parent when assessing custody. The law requires a judge to weigh heavily on safety when making any decision regarding the placement of children. Safety includes ensuring the...Read More - What are the types of child custody in Pennsylvania?
Dec 16, 2022
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 parent getting divorced. Legal custody in Pennsylvania In many divorce cases, Pennsylvania courts strive to keep both parents present in their children’s lives. You and your former spouse can share legal custody, which means both of...Read More