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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...

5/6/22

Understanding the stepparent adoption process

Many broken families in Pennsylvania suffer when one parent is not in the household to help raise the children. This situation can impact how these children develop emotionally over the years with many children suffering through a troubled childhood that often leads to delinquency during the teen years. Single parent homes can be difficult environments. However, one of the best potential remedies for this situation is when the custodial parent marries an individual who is...

5/4/22

Why do couples consider uncontested divorce in Pennsylvania?

If you are considering getting a divorce, you may be wondering if an uncontested divorce is the right option for you. An uncontested divorce is a great choice for couples who don’t want to go through the hassle and expense of a traditional divorce. What are the benefits of an uncontested divorce? An uncontested Another benefit of an uncontested divorce is that it is much less stressful than a traditional divorce. When couples are...

4/25/22

What should you know about adopting your stepchild?

Being a stepparent can be rewarding for many Pennsylvania residents. However, you might want to go a step further and adopt your stepchild. It’s important to know what the process entails. Why should you adopt your stepchild? You might want to It’s common for a stepparent to also make the move to adopting their stepchild when the biological parent is absent from their life or after that parent has passed away. As their legal...

4/12/22

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 some important things to know about adoption if you’re a stepparent. Termination of parental rights A parent can give up their parental rights voluntarily if the patent is not in the child’s life...

3/25/22

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 statements above reflect how many parents feel after finally ironing out the details of a court-approved child custody plan in Rockledge, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, life does not always accommodate the careful plans co-parents create. Some deviations are...