Americans in general cherish our freedom to pick up and move, to seek a fresh start somewhere new. This idea may seem particularly appealing after a divorce. However, if you have young children, and have a child custody order in place with your ex, you will find that...
Can my parenting plan address a holiday schedule?
The holiday season is a time when families spend time together to celebrate. Regardless of their religion and personal beliefs, the mere fact that children will be off from school and people will gather lends itself to increased interaction with family members. This...
Tips for adapting to life as a co-parent
While you and your ex still have your children’s best interests in mind, agreeing on coordinating their care as co-parents may come with challenges. Often, both parents need to find areas where they are willing to compromise so that they can have peace in their...
What if my custody order isn’t being followed?
Going through the custody process in Pennsylvania can be complex, costly and time-consuming. Once you have a final custody agreement or order established, you may feel a huge sense of relief that the matter is resolved, so you can move forward and focus on your...
Child custody and factors considered with parental relocation
For Pennsylvania parents who have gone through a child custody case and have a parenting plan, it is important to remember that the circumstances might change as time passes. For example, if the custodial parent wants to relocate with the child to a distance that...
Creating a parenting plan in Pennsylvania
Divorcing parents have several issues to address, including the issue of child custody. A parenting plan is a way to specify child custody arrangements once the divorce is finalized. Parents may be able to resolve these issues outside of the courtroom, with the help...
Under what circumstances may a custody order be modified?
It is important that child custody orders match the needs of children and the abilities of parents. When parents and kids cannot function under the structures of their existing child custody orders, those orders may be eligible for modifications. In Pennsylvania,...
Court considerations if a parent wants to relocate with a child
In Pennsylvania, parents who have gone through a family law case and the child custody and parenting time agreements have been settled might think they can move forward without needing to worry about other challenges arising. However, changes in life are inevitable...
Establishing paternity is important for unwed fathers
Each family in Pennsylvania is unique and how the children are raised is based on the different dynamics of each family. Some parents may be married and raise the children together. In other families the parents may be divorced or never married at all and raise the...
Is Shared Physical custody the right option for your family?
When parents in Pennsylvania get divorced or separate, they’ll need to decide how each parent will see their children. If you and your ex-partner are trying to solve this problem, Shared Physical custody could be a good solution. Here’s more information about shared...