Blog: Child Custody

10/4/21

Is it possible to write the perfect parenting plan?

Divorcing parents are both worried about creating strong, independent futures and building the best environment for their children. This often requires a comprehensive parenting plan to help parents avoid future disputes and agree to numerous compromises in advance. Unfortunately, several omissions or mistakes can pile up and lead to a disjointed agreement. There are numerous Account for custody exchange contingencies: Preferred communication methods: Discuss potential travel restrictions: Punishment at both homes: Due to changing...

9/23/21

Is “birdnesting” ideal to help your kids cope with your divorce?

If you’re going through a divorce or recently settled it, then you’ve undoubtedly researched ways to help your child cope with the end of your marriage. You know that consistency is key, and that you need to do whatever you can to keep your children’s lives as steady and stable as possible. At least some of the resources that you’ve consulted have likely discussed how different custody schedules and living arrangements may impact your child...

8/11/21

Can you relocate with your kids after a Pennsylvania divorce?

People often don’t like to stay in the house where they lived with their spouse and children after a divorce. It could bring up painful memories or just be too expensive for one person to pay for on their own. Moving is often part of moving on after the end of a marriage. Depending on your situation, you may find yourself moving across the state of Pennsylvania or even out of the state. Can you...

7/30/21

Collaborative divorce may be a quicker solution

Residents of Rockledge and other areas of Pennsylvania might want to learn more about the process of collaborative divorce. Without the need for divorce court, you and your spouse may be able to work things out more smoothly and in less time. What is a collaborative divorce? In collaborative divorce, you and your spouse will negotiate an agreement with the help of a professional. Time with the professional is not as lengthy as with a...

7/18/21

Do grandparents have visitation rights in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has established the Grandparent Visitation Act to provide partial custody rights for grandparents. Under this law, grandparents can file for legal visitation with grandchildren under certain circumstances. Learn what the state says about When can grandparents seek visitation? Pennsylvania family courts will hear a request for grandparent custody or visitation if the child’s parents divorce or separate or when one parent has died. You can also file this request if your grandchild has...

12/31/20

How children benefit when their parents share custody

Divorce means major changes to your lifestyle. If you divorce and have minor children, it may, too, mean you must adjust to a new custody arrangement. Spending less time with your child may not be your preference. However, you may find the transition to be easier if you consider how a joint-custody arrangement may benefit your son or daughter in the long run. According to Science Daily, children who spend time living in the homes...

9/12/20

Commonly overlooked issues in a custody dispute

Parents come to the divorce mediation table with a host of concerns. However, you may overlook some important considerations that impact your ability to coparent effectively. Ask yourself these questions as you prepare to When will child support end? Generally, the state decides the duration of court-ordered child support. When negotiating custody, consider whether you want to provide extended support for young adults attending college. In Pennsylvania, child support ends when a child reaches 18...

7/9/20

Three tips to create a better collaborative custody plan

Taking the collaborative path to divorce has many perks — from keeping discussions outside of a court setting to being able to create custom post-divorce plans. But sometimes having more freedom and input can also create more opportunity for tension to arise between you and your soon-to-be ex. The last thing you want to do have is stress having drama surrounding the custody plan. Rather, the goal and purpose should be creating a plan that...

6/23/20

4 characteristics of a good custody exchange site

If you and your ex-spouse share custody of your children, you must pick them up at the beginning of your parenting time and drop them off after your visit concludes. You should not, however, leave the location of the exchange site to chance. To minimize conflict, you should designate an exchange location in your 1. Convenience Because co-parenting agreements often split parenting time evenly, you may need to exchange your kids once or twice per...

1/14/20

Benefits of mediation for child custody disputes

While divorce is never easy, it can become even more complicated when there are children involved. Obviously, you want a custody arrangement that adequately meets your child’s needs, but you must also bear in mind your own interests and those of your ex-spouse. It can be a difficult balancing act that can result in disputes and conflict, which are not healthy for anyone, particularly your children. Unlike some states, Pennsylvania does not require you and...