Blog: Child Custody

11/21/19

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 realize that they no longer serve each other’s needs and can make custody and support arrangements on their own, they may find the collaborative process beneficial. The biggest challenge for many...

8/23/19

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 depends on what’s best for the child. The child’s best interest in the statutes Pennsylvania law provides courts with extensive guidance in a section of the statutes called “Factors...

8/7/19

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 changes, it can be almost impossible to remember what is happening on any given day. However, there are apps for everything these days, including custody schedules. Many Google Calendar Sometimes a simple...

4/2/19

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 sadness. However, you must go your separate way with the other parent. Parenting Consistency is reliability When you create a parenting plan, make sure it is do-able...

1/9/19

Who Pays For A Child’s Health Insurance Following A Divorce?

Written By Jennifer Pell The Affordable Care Act stipulates that Children’s health insurance matters A healthy childhood starts when a child is a baby and of weaning age. During a divorce, it’s important that both parents promote a healthy lifestyle. So work together to ensure you’re offering the same foods, made in the same way. Where possible, offer What type of health insurance do children need? Children from low or middle-income families may...

1/4/19

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 heart. For instance, Juvenile delinquency has a complex and sensitive interaction with family law. Dealing with the range of motoring offenses in a way that is sufficiently punitive while safeguarding...

12/18/18

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 spend as much time with them as possible. This can lead to conflict. Even if you and your former partner disagree about custody, that does not mean a nasty court case...

7/25/18

Braving back-to-school shopping as a single parent

It’s happened. Next week August begins. Department stores are putting away their summer gear and replacing their barbecue displays with school supplies and other back-to-school “essentials.” Whether you want to believe it or not, summer is fast coming to a close. Pretty soon the kids will head back to school (perhaps giving you a much-needed break!). However, with the back-to-school season on the horizon, you may have some anxiety beyond the stress of getting everyone...

4/23/18

Now’s the time to talk about your summer parenting plan

As a parent, you know how quickly summer comes, and how quickly it ends. In those precious three months, the stress of keeping kids engaged, busy and properly cared for is hard enough for two parents. For those considering or in the midst of divorce or separation, the stress of summer vacation only intensifies. Now is the time to start discussing your proposed parenting plans, before summer arrives. Wait too long and you could end...

2/22/18

Negotiating a custody schedule that works for your family

When you cannot negotiate, when you cannot talk, when you cannot reach agreements, then you have war. When it comes to your children, you don’t want to drag them into a war. You’ll want to negotiate. “The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War Research has shown Collaborative divorce Both spouses commit upfront to resolve all matters without litigating. The process uses a team approach to aid...