It would be great if all Pennsylvania parents who file for divorce could settle their cases amicably and fully cooperate as co-parents. Unfortunately, this is often far from true. In fact, many child custody cases are contentious, especially if one parent accuses the...
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Alternative parenting schedules for Pennsylvania parents
If you have joint child custody with your former spouse, you understand how hard it can be for Pennsylvania parents to figure out a good parenting schedule that works for everyone. Often, this schedule is created in court before anyone knows if it’s going to work....
Is your child custody plan back-to-school proof?
If you’re one of many Pennsylvania parents who filed for divorce this past summer, you and your children have no doubt been busy establishing new routines and adapting to your new lifestyle. Hopefully, you and your ex were able to achieve a fair settlement without...
Substance abuse and child custody
Are you concerned about your ex-spouse's alcohol or drug abuse and whether your ex is using these substances around your children? Substance abuse is a serious issue that plagues many adults. As a parent, you'll want to make sure your children are safe during...
Relocating with kids after a divorce
For Pennsylvania parents who have young children, life after a divorce can bring many unexpected changes. This includes the possibility of having to move. There are many reasons a person might wish to move after a divorce, but when there are children involved, the...
Is split custody right for your family?
Pennsylvania couples who are getting ready to go through a divorce are likely concerned about the custody arrangement for their children. There many different types of custody arrangements that you and your spouse can agree to. One of the most commonly sought is the...
Different types of visitation schedules
Going through a Pennsylvania divorce can be difficult enough, but if you are a parent, you have to work with your ex even more to ensure that the young children who you share receive love and attention from both of you and both you and your ex have a schedule that...
You can’t refuse visitation due to unpaid child support
Going through the child custody process to get an order for your ex to legally have to pay child support can be difficult enough for Pennsylvania residents. When your ex decides that they're no longer going to hold up their end of the custody order, you likely want to...
Child custody: Creating an effective parenting plan
Divorce in Pennsylvania or just about anywhere is a tough thing to go through, both emotionally and physically. However, all that increases tenfold when there is a child involved. This is because parents will need to craft out a parenting plan that is in the best...
When should you hire a child custody lawyer?
For divorced parents in Pennsylvania, figuring out a fair child custody agreement can be challenging. If you're lucky, you might be able to settle the matter out of court. But if the situation becomes hostile, it might be time to hire an attorney. Here's when you...