The intense emotions that are inspired by a failed romantic relationship or marriage can make it difficult to cooperate with one’s ex. Even when parents set their own feelings aside and focus on their children, they may find themselves disagreeing on key issues. Their...
Can I adopt my spouse’s child?
Stepparents often form deep emotional bonds with their spouse’s children, leading many to consider stepparent adoption. This legal process solidifies the relationship between the stepparent and the child, granting the stepparent full parental rights. Criteria to...
3 reasons a parent may need to file an emergency petition
Resolving custody matters is often a lengthy process. Those going through a breakup or divorce may wait months for a hearing in front of a family law judge. Even those with existing custody orders may need to wait quite some time for a modification hearing to review...
3 ways mobile technology can cause co-parenting conflicts
Parents who divorce or break up have to find a way to share responsibility for their children and divide time with them. It can be so difficult to navigate matters related to financial support and parenting time that people may overlook other issues. For example,...
The importance of a positive support system during legal challenges
Navigating legal challenges can be a daunting experience, and the support system you choose to surround yourself with plays a crucial role in how you manage the complexities of legal proceedings. By understanding the dynamics of emotional support, you can strive to...
Reviewing grandparents’ rights in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, grandparents may seek child custody and visitation rights of their grandchildren under certain circumstances. They can also pursue collaborative methods such as alternative dispute resolutions to reach an agreement with the child's parents. Reviewing...
Keeping cool during divorce and custody matters
Tensions run high, and frustration, anger or sadness can easily overwhelm you during divorce or child custody. During this challenging time, keeping your composure may be crucial in the evolution of your case and its eventual outcome. Your ability to stay calm under...
What benefits can parents get from parental coordination services?
Shared custody arrangements in Pennsylvania, even when created by a court order, can potentially cause intense conflict between parents. The adults in a family may have a very hard time cooperating with one another and working out the details of an effective...
Co-parenting after divorce
When Pennsylvania spouses come to the difficult decision to end the marriage, a host of difficult issues inevitably arise. However, one of the most vexing concerns is likely to be how best to mitigate the emotional and developmental harm the process may do to the...
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...
