Biological and adoptive parents generally expect to share custody when they divorce. However, some families have unusual circumstances that can alter the outcome of family court proceedings. Sometimes, people who have spent years loving and supporting young children...
Divorcing parents have a lot of issues to work out with one another. They need to make decisions about property division and parenting time. Even in scenarios where parents try to evenly split time with their children, one parent usually has slightly more parenting...
Parents may require weeks of intense negotiation to reach an agreement on the terms of their custody order. In some cases, parents can't settle their disagreements on their own. They litigate and rely on a family law judge to establish reasonable custody arrangements...
Maintaining a healthy parent-child bond in a shared custody arrangement requires regular effort. Most custody orders give each parent a portion of parenting time and a degree of parental authority. Parents have to see one another to exchange custody. While sharing...
Taking a cruise with your kids after you and their other parent have split can be a wonderful way to create new memories. However, making this effort will need to involve some careful planning to better ensure compliance with your court-ordered custody arrangements...
Co-parenting requires patience and flexibility. Both parents have to give up time with their children. They also have to follow the schedule established in their custody order. Many co-parents eventually find a way to work with each other effectively. However, some...
Extracurricular activities can be very important to young adults. Many children and teenagers base part of their sense of identity on the activities that they enjoy. They may also develop lifelong friendships as they participate in team sports, theater and other...
It can take parents quite some time to adjust to sharing time with their children after their romantic relationship ends. Sharing parental rights and responsibilities typically means going several days at a time without seeing the children. Most parents have a...
One of the hardest aspects of sharing custody is the need to give up time with one’s children. Parents subject to a Pennsylvania shared custody order often miss certain experiences with their children. They may alternate holidays with the other parent and may only...
Co-parenting can help to ensure a stable and nurturing environment for children after a separation or divorce, depending on a family’s unique circumstances. Reducing stress in a co-parenting relationship can benefits parents and children alike. Implementing effective...