If you are going through a divorce in Pennsylvania and are worried that your mental health issues may affect your child custody case, you are in the right place. This is a common concern we deal with in divorces where children are involved. Whether a parent's mental...
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Child Custody
3 mistakes parents should avoid when creating a parenting plan
A parenting plan is an essential tool for co-parenting after a divorce. It guides parents on how to navigate custody, visitation and communication arrangements. Creating this plan in detail with your children’s best interests in mind is crucial. A plan lacking in key...
What behavior can qualify as “bad faith” conduct?
Co-parenting can come naturally for some divorced couples, but that is not always true. Some scenarios can be more complex, making it difficult for parents to collaborate and compromise after the divorce. However, developing a healthy co-parenting relationship can be...
When can grandparents request custody of their grandchild?
Courts see various cases with unique circumstances, potentially requiring special arrangements. Sometimes, the judge could allow the children's grandparents to seek legal custody or visitation. This provision might only be possible under dire circumstances and if this...
Determining custody between unmarried parents
Spouses are not the only ones who might deal with child custody when they separate. Unmarried couples with a child will likely need to discuss custody should they break up. Generally, married and unmarried couples have the same parental rights, including the right to...
Long-distance co-parenting considerations
The best-case scenario following a divorce with minor children is when both parents remain in close enough proximity for the children to easily maintain a relationship with each of them. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. When one parent relocates and creates...
What factors can affect child custody decisions in Pennsylvania?
Child custody is often a complex topic during divorce proceedings. Sometimes, the divorcing couple has differing opinions on their child's welfare, causing conflicts. When the parties cannot agree regarding arrangements for their child, the court could interfere and...
Signs of an unfit parent
The goal of most child custody cases is to ensure that children receive sufficient time with each parent to maintain those relationships. While this is ideal for many situations, sometimes one parent may be unfit and not eligible for custody. If you have concerns...
How will parental kidnapping affect your child custody case?
Child custody is perhaps the most important matter upon which the court will rule during your divorce case. Keep in mind that you and your spouse continue to hold equal custodial rights until proceedings are over, and any attempt to prematurely distance the child from...
Why is joint custody preferred?
As years go on, more and more people tout the benefits of joint custody. Supporters of this option often discuss the many benefits it holds. But why is joint custody preferred? Exactly what benefits does it hold, especially for the children of divorce? Benefits of...