When a couple first gets divorced, they may feel relieved that process is over and look forward to moving on with their lives. Divorcing couples with children may be especially happy to have a child custody order is in place so that their child can get used to a...
child custody
How child custody in determined in Pennsylvania
Child custody can be difficult to sort through during any divorce as emotions run high between divorcing parents. Divorcing parents, and the family law court, all want to do what is best for the child which is why child custody determinations are based on what is in...
Is parental kidnapping a risk in your case?
When your spouse looked at the custody schedule you suggested, they said something you won’t ever forget. They threatened that if this schedule was approved, you’d never see your kids. That didn’t make sense, since the schedule was nearly a 50-50 custody split. Both...
Parenting disagreements after divorce
Getting divorced does not mean that you’re done being a parent. You still need to raise your child and, if you share custody with your ex, this is still something of a team effort. As you can imagine, that can make things difficult. You may not want to work with your...
How to move and not lose custody in Pennsylvania
Nowadays, it’s not unusual for people to move numerous times throughout their lives. The reasons can be many — for example, needing to relocate for a job, for education, to be closer to loved ones, to buy a new home or just to get a much-needed change of scenery....
Beware the dangers of parental alienation
Divorce brings out the worst in some people, so you have to be aware that this might be the case when your spouse learns that you’re ending the marriage. The problem is compounded if you have children because you might have to deal with parental alienation, which can...
Older child in the home? Their opinions on custody matter
You have a teenaged child and are planning on going through divorce. To you, you believe that your child should be old enough to understand. You don’t think this should have a significant impact, especially because they’re nearly old enough to go live on their own....
3 reasons to make summer plans with the kids as soon as possible
Summer can get complicated for divorced parents. For the kids, it's unlimited free time. Parents often want to take advantage of that to go on vacation, but divorced parents have an obligation to follow the custody decree. They can't just do whatever they want, or...
Children learn from conflict
Do you and your ex still run into sources of conflict, despite your divorce? Many couples do. If you have kids, it is important to remember that children learn from this behavior. They're like sponges, and they see everything that you do and say, whether you're trying...
Exclusionary requests and parental alienation
Parental alienation happens when your ex attempts to turn your kids against you. While you have a legal right to see them and be involved in their lives, your ex emotionally manipulates them to take them away from you by making it so they do not even want to see you....