Parenting plans

Disagreements over doctors and treatments can make medical decisions stressful for co-parents. Under Pennsylvania law, legal custody grants the right to make major decisions regarding a child’s health. If you share legal custody, a well-defined parenting plan is...

Parents who decide to split up have to determine how they can work as a parenting team to raise the children. This doesn’t always happen easily, so you must learn how to handle conflicts in case you and your ex don’t see eye to eye.  High-conflict child custody...

Young children generally defer to parental authority. When their parents share custody, they (usually) quickly acclimate to the new arrangements. Teenagers are an entirely different matter. They have become relatively independent and likely have strong feelings about...

Co-parents can choose a custody schedule from popular options, or they can create a unique one. The most suitable choice depends on specific circumstances. Considering a few factors can help you and your co-parent choose a reliable custody schedule. Here are five of...

The start of a new school year is more than just a time for kids to get new teachers and fresh supplies—it also offers co-parents an opportunity to reset their approach to working together.  Much like the beginning of the calendar year inspires resolutions, the school...

Going through a divorce when you have children isn’t easy. You may have been looking forward to the day when you didn’t have to deal with your ex any longer, but that day isn’t likely going to occur soon.  You and your ex have to find a way to work through the...

When couples get divorced and set up their initial custody arrangement, it typically focuses on their daily schedules that apply for most of the year. For instance, the schedule may address when exchanges should be made and where the child should live to accommodate...

Divorce or separation can be an emotional rollercoaster for children. It often inspires significant changes to their routines, relationships and sense of stability, which can result in stress and anxiety. In such situations, virtual visitation – which involves using...

There are two types of child custody that need to be addressed in many divorce cases. First is physical custody, which defines where the child will live and which parent will care for the child at specific times. Next is legal custody, which focuses on how parents...