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Divorce can have a big effect on children. For this reason and many others, it is important for parents to handle divorce matters delicately. One consideration is to avoid discussing these issues in front of their children. This can be easier said than done, though....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...