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8/19/22

Even if Pennsylvania parents are not together, they are usually both committed to raising healthy, emotionally secure children. When both parents are involved in raising their child together the process is called co-parenting. Defining co-parenting Many people assume the meaning of co-parenting is divorced parents sharing parenting responsibilities equally. However, co-parenting does not actually mean equal responsibility between the parents. If both parents are raising a child together, when they are not actually involved with...

8/5/22

Building a healthy co-parenting relationship

Pennsylvania law generally allows both parents to have a relationship with their kids after a divorce. Therefore, your former spouse will remain a part of your life for many years to come if you share children. Making that time as pleasant as possible will benefit everyone. Respect Showing respect for your former partner is a sign that you’re in a healthy Communication The ability to communicate openly and honestly is another important sign of...

8/5/22

How to become successful co-parents

Co-parenting has many challenges. However, parents in Pennsylvania who want to ensure that they are successful as co-parents and offer their children a healthy, stable environment to grow up in can achieve this by developing a positive relationship with each other and respecting and encouraging their child’s bond with the other parent. Positive relationship When parents choose to Clear boundaries When parents are focused on Love and support Successful co-parents also understand that...

7/21/22

Child custody laws in Pennsylvania

While marriage can be a wonderful and fulfilling life event for many, they don’t always work out. Divorce often requires parents to make custody arrangements for their children. Pennsylvania custody regulations ensure that the child’s well-being is the main factor used to determine custody. Pennsylvania’s child custody laws Family law statutes pertaining to When the courts award child custody, they will consider the child’s best interests to make a ruling. If the parents do...

7/8/22

What you need to know about stepparent adoption

Stepparent adoption occurs when a parent marries a new spouse and that spouse becomes the legal guardian to their stepchild. This form of adoption is common in the U.S., but the procedures can vary according to the state you live in. Here are the basics of stepparent adoption in Pennsylvania. What is stepparent adoption? Stepparent adoption Requirements for stepparent adoption In order for a stepparent to adopt a child, the noncustodial parent must consent to...

6/30/22

How can I communicate with my child’s other parent?

In Pennsylvania, both parents generally have custody or visitation rights to their children. Therefore, if you share a child with your former partner, you will likely need to communicate with this person for many years after the relationship ends. How will you communicate with this person? If you have an What will you talk about with your child’s other parent? Ideally, you will only talk about issues related to your child when communicating with...

6/22/22

Alternatives to alternating weeks co-parenting

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 difficulties of a 50/50 co-parenting tend to come out when the plan is enacted. Why an alternating week schedule often doesn’t work Separation anxiety is common for children and even...

6/7/22

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 is only possible when you’re an Stick to a consistent schedule Children often need consistency in order to thrive. As a result, it’s important to maintain a regular parenting time...

5/24/22

What is collaborative divorce, and is it right for you?

Pennsylvania estranged couples who are seeking a divorce have options. If you prefer to avoid going to court, collaborative divorce might be the right method for ending your marriage. What is collaborative divorce? Collaborative divorce How does collaborative divorce work? Collaborative divorce works by allowing spouses to work together along with certain professional specialists based on the issues of concern within your divorce. For example, if you and your spouse are having difficulty agreeing on...

5/9/22

Is alimony a sticking point in a collaborative divorce?

Pennsylvania law may allow you to seek alimony as part of a divorce settlement. It’s also possible that your spouse may seek financial assistance. However, just because one party may be entitled to alimony doesn’t mean that it will be easy to get. Fortunately, the collaborative divorce process is designed to help identify and overcome any problems that might make it harder to officially dissolve a marriage. Collaborative divorce allows you to communicate openly and...