Parenting plans

The court’s goal when creating a child custody arrangement is typically to maintain a healthy relationship between children and both of their parents. This may be done by determining a child’s best interests. In short, the "best interests of a child" can include...

A child custody schedule determines how often each parent sees their children after a divorce. A schedule is typically discussed and arranged shortly after a divorce. However, divorce is a stressful time, and parents may want to renegotiate a child custody schedule....

If you’re a parent who has navigated a divorce in Pennsylvania, it may have taken quite some time for you and your children to come to terms with it and to adapt to a new lifestyle. If you’re like most families, you no doubt experienced both good days and some...

When couples divorce, one of their primary concerns is splitting parenting time so both parties can spend time with their children. Even if the marriage is over, a co-parenting relationship needs to exist. Studies have shown that children benefit when both parents are...

Parents are typically given the opportunity to continue raising their children after a divorce. Parents may work together to make a child custody agreement or the court may assign a custody order. Custody agreements and orders determine what kind of legal and physical...

Once the Pennsylvania family courts approve a custody order, they generally expect parents to follow it. However, sometimes a review and update of a custody order are necessary. When major family changes occur, it may be necessary to update the custody order to better...

When parents share custody of their children, they often focus on arrangements for sharing time with the children. Those who negotiate a workable and thorough schedule will have an easier time adjusting to their new arrangements.  Inevitably, those co-parenting in...

When parents divorce, one of the most important decisions is child custody. Child custody determines what rights and obligations parents have for the care of their children. Some of the decisions may include where children will live, their medical needs, education...

When navigating divorce, feelings of sadness, anger and anxiety can overwhelm parents as they consider what this process may mean for their future. While it is certainly normal for parents to experience these things, it is also helpful to remember that children often...