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...
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...
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...
Opting for a collaborative divorce to customize child custody
Couples ready to call it quits on their marriage may now do so without the conflict and drama of a Pennsylvania courtroom battle. Keystone State lawmakers passed House Bill 1644 in 2018 to help facilitate the process for dissolving a marriage quickly. When spouses...
Pennsylvania grandparents can seek child custody
If you ask enough questions about family law, you start to get the message very quickly. The answer is almost always that the best interest of a child involved will come first. And what about the rights of grandparents in Pennsylvania? You guessed it. First, it...
Three tech tools that may help coordinate custody schedules
Juggling the schedules of each family member can be difficult under the best circumstances. However, after divorce, life can get a little more hectic when custody schedules and communication challenges may be added to the mix. Then, if your child custody schedule...
How to establish a good parenting plan for your kids
You got married, had children, and now you are facing a divorce. It is one of the most frightening experiences for parents, when faced with making legal decisions that impact the welfare of their growing child. You never want to be the source of their pain and...
Who Pays For A Child’s Health Insurance Following A Divorce?
Written By Jennifer Pell The Affordable Care Act stipulates that minor children must be covered by some form of health insurance. Despite this law, 5% of U.S children under the age of 18 were uninsured in 2017, according to Georgetown University's Center for Children...
Juvenile Driving And Its Impact On Family Law
Written By Jennifer Pell Handing over the cash or keys for a motor vehicle is an important part of growing up for many American teens. There's a huge level of responsibility attached to motoring; despite this, many young drivers don't take this responsibility to...
Why you may want to consider mediation for child custody
Going through a divorce often brings out the worst in people. Former spouses accuse each other of dishonesty and rehash old arguments. When children are involved, things can get particularly heated. You and your soon-to-be ex love your children, so you each want to...