Adoption cases are often challenging for individuals who wish to become parents. Stepparent adoption can be complex since one of the children's biological parents must give up parental rights for the adoption to be legal. If you're a Pennsylvania resident, here are...
Are parents allowed to deviate from a Pennsylvania custody order?
Armed with your final child custody order, you and your ex feel equipped to handle any child-involved situation. You have addressed every conceivable scenario that might interfere with child custody and planned how to address these possible interferences. The...
How collaborative divorce works in Pennsylvania
If you are contemplating filing for divorce in Pennsylvania, you may believe that you have to solve everything through the court and that the judge’s decision is everything you need to abide by to end your marriage. Not so. If you can amicably work things out with...
Collaborative divorce can make things easier for your children
Divorcing when you share children is more complicated than without them. You have far more issues to address, such as how you will parent and when and how you will financially support the children after the divorce. Often, resolving those concerns can lead to conflict...
How does a collaborative divorce work?
There might be a preferable way for spouses to divorce than to argue in a Pennsylvania court. Not every divorce involves both sides wanting to fight for a particular outcome bitterly. While each side wants to achieve a desirable outcome, there may be a more amicable...
Just Divorced: What’s Next?
After your divorce is final, the future can seem a little overwhelming. With so many possibilities, it can be easy to get lost and not know where to start in pursuit of your new normal. To figure out what’s next, here are some tips to help you find your “normal” after...
Want to adopt your stepchildren? Here’s what you need to know.
Blended families can be amazing blessings. It is a special moment when a stepparent decides that they want to legally adopt their stepchild and care for them as their own child. If this is your situation, you may be wondering how to begin the process, and what it will...
Can a collaborative divorce give both parties more closure?
The last thing you may hope to achieve in a divorce is closure, but it is possible if you and your partner are on the same page about the process. Taking the collaborative approach to divorce can help you achieve your post-divorce life goals faster and with less...
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...
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 negotiate a fair child custody arrangement in...
