As the summer days dwindle and the first day of school approaches, Pennsylvania parents face the annual challenge of preparing their children for the new academic year. This task can be even more daunting for divorced or separated parents as they navigate the...
Child Custody
Elements of a successful co-parenting plan in Pennsylvania
If you are a parent who is going through a divorce, one of the most important things you will need to decide is how you will co-parent your child. Co-parenting can be difficult, but it is possible to have a successful plan if both parents are willing to work together....
Giving a notice to relocate with a child
Child custody can be a complicated legal matter in Pennsylvania because it's meant to guard the best interests of the child. When it comes to relocating with a child, there are laws in Pennsylvania that talk about the kind of notice and supporting information that the...
How to peacefully co-parent during the holidays
Some of the most joyful and memorable times for children happen during the holidays. It’s a season for families to be together, but it has the potential to be anything but jolly for parents who share custody of their kids and can’t agree on a holiday schedule. Both...
Parental alienation in custody cases
Divorces between Pennsylvania couples are particularly difficult when young children are involved. When divorcing parents have a lot of conflict, unhealthy behaviors can develop that lead to parental alienation. What is parental alienation? Parental alienation is the...
Relocation and child custody
In some Pennsylvania child custody cases, one parent will want to relocate with the child after the child custody orders have been issued. Parents might have a number of reasons for wanting to move, including to take a new job, pursue a new relationship, move closer...
Four tips to help you successfully co-parent after getting divorced
If you're going through a divorce in Pennsylvania with children involved, it's important to learn about the power of co-parenting. As you probably know, co-parenting is a term used to describe divorced or separated parents working together to care for their children...