Blog: Child Custody
- What is parallel parenting?
Jul 5, 2021
Reinventing your life after divorce may be the most difficult aspect of the entire process. Particularly if you and your ex-spouse will raise children together after the divorce, managing the logistics might seem insurmountable. If you and your ex went through a very contentious divorce or if your ex suffers from personality disorders, the idea of trying to parent with him or her is likely not pleasant. This is where parallel parenting comes in. According...Read More - What is nesting and is it right for us?
Jun 17, 2021
Divorce is hard, but reimagining your life in the aftermath can be much more challenging for many families. Particularly if you and your ex-spouse have children in joint custody, it is important for you to create a stable routine for your children as soon as possible. Traditionally, this involves the parents setting up separate households and the children moving between them. However, having the children do all the moving in a joint custody situation does...Read More - How can you deal with parental alienation?
Jun 2, 2021
If you notice that your children seem distant from you after visiting your ex-spouse, you may struggle with parental alienation. This problem occurs when an ex-spouse manipulates and coerces a child to turn against his or her other parent. The effects can last beyond childhood, since it fractures the relationship between you and your children. Knowing some ways to combat this can help to stop it before the issue grows. Stay calm and open According to...Read More - When is it time for a child custody modification?
Mar 10, 2021
Once the child custody arrangement is finalized in your divorce settlement, you may feel as though it is set in stone. You may have primary or joint custody with visitation, and a parenting plan scheduled out with visiting times. Life changes, however, and a shift in life circumstances may call for a revision of your child custody agreement. There are certain situations in which you can petition the court to reconsider the custody terms in...Read More - Avoid these mistakes when making a parenting plan
Feb 2, 2021
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you must continue to cooperate if you have minor children together. In Pennsylvania, the parenting plan will establish a custody schedule, detail agreements about raising your children and indicate your chosen method of alternative dispute resolution for conflicts. You may have to go back to court to update a parenting plan, so make sure your agreement works for your family by avoiding these common mistakes. Vague...Read More - Have you thought about your custody transfer?
Jan 5, 2021
If you intend to share custody of your kids with your ex-spouse after your divorce, you probably want to devote significant attention to creating a comprehensive parenting plan. This binding agreement reduces future conflict by detailing each parent’s responsibilities. While your parenting plan may cover topics ranging from medical care to screen time, it should also discuss the custody transfer. This is the regular meeting you have with your ex-spouse to exchange the kids at...Read More - How does custody work for unmarried parents in Pennsylvania?
Nov 30, 2020
Both parents have a legal right to participate in raising their child. However, unmarried parents must take steps to ensure the court will protect these rights. Review the custody considerations for unmarried parents in Pennsylvania. Establishing paternity The state does not presume paternity when an unmarried woman gives birth. If the parents agree on the biological father’s identity, they can sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity, either at the birth or later at the county...Read More - Understanding the two categories of child custody
Oct 28, 2020
Pennsylvania laws on child custody can be confusing to you because the terms are similar to those used in much of the rest of the country. For example, according to the Pennsylvania Code, the term “custody” is an inclusive one that includes different categories. The two main categories of child custody are physical custody and legal custody. There is a distinction between the two. Not understanding the distinction could affect your relationship with your child...Read More - 4 details that could make your parenting plan more effective
Aug 31, 2020
Your parenting plan covers a wide variety of different details, from your parenting schedule to your plans for your child’s schooling. However, every family is unique, and your parenting plan should reflect the unique needs of your family. What details could make your plan more effective? 1. How will you communicate with your ex? If you and your ex divorced amicably, you may be able to simply call them to discuss your child’s needs. What...Read More - What factors do Pennsylvania courts consider when determining child custody?
Aug 26, 2020
At the end of a marriage, divorcing couples have many details to consider. How will the court divide their property? How can they protect their finances? What documents should be updated to reflect their new life? For divorcing parents, perhaps the most important—and possibly the most contentious—details are those surrounding custody of their children. What types of child custody do Pennsylvania courts recognize? Generally, there are two types of child custody in Pennsylvania: legal custody...Read More