Alternating weeks is a custody plan that may sound good in theory but has been shown to have its faults when put into practice. When creating a custody plan in Pennsylvania, the alternating week schedule is the simplest option at face value, but the logistical...
Tips for fathers to excel at co-parenting
Divorced fathers in Pennsylvania want the best for their children. Being successful at co-parenting is one of the best ways to give kids the sense of normalcy they need. These tips can help fathers be great at it. Be an effective communicator Successful co-parenting...
Stepparent adoption: understanding the process
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...
