It is not uncommon for Pennsylvania grandparents to seek custody of their grandchildren. In some cases, the parents may be deceased or unable to care for the child. Other times, the grandparents may feel that the child would be better off living with them because the...
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...
Children who have grown up with both parents living in the same home often feel a major sense of security. That security is going to be shaken if their parents decide to divorce. Because this is an emotional subject for many children, you must ensure that you’re...
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...
Going through a divorce can be a challenging experience for you and your children. It can be challenging for adults and children alike to recognize that the divorce is not their fault so they can move forward from the experience. While you are processing your divorce,...
It can be challenging to try to parent your child after a divorce. You and your ex both want what is best for your child, but it can be difficult to agree on what best means in every circumstance. As you and your family learn to adapt to life after divorce, you may...
Are you considering a divorce? If so, you may be wondering about the best way to go about it. Many couples choose to mediate their divorces, which offers several important benefits. What is divorce mediation? Divorce mediation is a process in which a couple works with...
Divorce is a tough concept for a young child to grasp. Even if it is explained to them in gentle, age-suitable language, they may not understand. In addition to feeling sad, bewildered and unsettled, they might wrongly think they are somehow to blame. Maybe they...
When a couple decides that divorce is the best option for their future, they must proceed through a complex process punctuated by numerous compromises and negotiations. From child custody and a parenting time schedule to financial support and property division, the...
Children need a strong and stable bond with the person who takes care of them. Usually, that will be one of their parents. However, sometimes parents have a hard time giving their children the structure and support they need. There are situations where it will be...