Post-divorce with kids can be rife with landmines as co-parenting can be hard. This is especially true during the holidays, which can be a delicate time for everyone. Some may try to spend the holidays together to make sure their children feel loved and to keep...
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Tips for building a stronger co-parenting relationship
Once you obtain an order on child custody and visitation, you might breathe a sigh of relief, thinking that you can put the matter behind you. But the truth is that an initial order on custody and visitation is just the beginning of what could be a long co-parenting...
How might a history of violence impact custody?
Like other states, Pennsylvania’s laws recognize that victims of domestic violence, as well as any children involved, deserve special protection. Generally speaking, the common assumption that both parents should be involved in their children’s lives and have plenty...
What do courts consider when making child custody decisions?
Child custody is a significant legal issue that carries with it many emotional components. When Pennsylvania parents choose to end their relationship, they may have considerable concerns about how their separation or divorce will impact their children. Attorneys who...
We can help with child custody issues
Perhaps, one of the most questioned issues within a divorce consultation is child custody. After all, it is one of the most contentious and litigated areas of family law. Parents (and grandparents) always believe that they know what is best for their children (and...
Potential updates to court decisions regarding child custody
A new senate bill regarding child custody has unanimous support by the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee. Named after a young girl, Kayden’s Law seeks to update how Family Courts will determine future custodial privileges. Changes to child custody methodology...
Incorporating virtual visitation into a custody plan
Children and parents benefit when they are able to spend time together. Whether it is in their shared home, out at the park, or on a different adventure, face-to-face time between Pennsylvania youths and their parents is priceless. However, many factors can make it...
Modifying a child custody agreement in Pennsylvania
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...
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...