On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC | Apr 24, 2017 | Child Custody
Spring has sprung throughout the Philadelphia metro and school-age children throughout the area are counting down the days until summer break. When it comes to summer vacations, camps, family trips and general day-to-day activities, for many parents, summer presents...
On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC | Oct 19, 2016 | Child Custody
Getting divorced is never an easy process. This is especially true if you have young children. In fact, even in cases where both you and your ex amicably agreed to end a marriage and opted for a less-adversarial collaborative divorce, things can change after the...
On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC | Aug 10, 2016 | Child Custody
As summer winds down, school-age children throughout Pennsylvania are preparing to head back to school. For parents and children alike, this time of year can be stressful as the whole family must adjust to new daily routines and responsibilities. In cases where a...
On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC | Jun 17, 2016 | Child Custody
Grandparents play an important role in their grandchildren’s lives and the larger family dynamic. In the best case scenario, grandparents have consistent access to their grandchildren, with the parents’ blessing, and are able to develop close, positive...
On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC | Jun 3, 2016 | Child Custody, Divorce
Scenario 1: Spouse 1 to Spouse 2 (in front of child): “If you don’t agree to what I want, I’m taking you to Court and the Judge will take Joey away from you! Just because you’re Mommy doesn’t mean you get to call the shots!”...
On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC | May 23, 2016 | Child Custody
If you feel the need for a major lifestyle change or a fresh start after your divorce, you’re not alone. It’s common for other big changes, like a new job or a cross-country move, to follow your change in relationship status. However, if you have children...
On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC | May 5, 2016 | Child Custody
As summer approaches, many parents in Pennsylvania are deciding how they will spend time with their children. In many cases, this involves making travel plans, child care arrangements and decisions regarding extracurricular activities. These issues can be more...
On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC | Apr 14, 2016 | Child Custody
While some in Pennsylvania have complication-free pregnancies, others do not and, ultimately, find themselves in the hospital. Being ill during pregnancy can make caring for another child complicated; many families are able to cope by relying on family members and...
On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC | Mar 17, 2016 | Child Custody
Couples in Pennsylvania separate in different stages of their relationships for a variety of reasons. Those with or expecting children must make decisions regarding how they will parent their children together. Child custody issues for parents of infants can be...
On behalf of Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, LLC | Feb 1, 2016 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
The traditional legal system is designed to be adversarial – there are two sides fighting against each other, trying to “win.” While this system may work for many legal issues, it is often not effective when used for family law disputes such as...
