Having children means one thing is certain: life will never be the same. In fact, the life of a parent changes frequently as their children grow. Infants, toddlers, school-age children and teens all have very different needs. For divorced parents, this may make it...

Pennsylvania parents who are working out the details of child custody and parenting time know the best interests of the child is always the deciding factor. Nevertheless, parents cannot overlook their own schedules and obligations. One detail parents may neglect when...

Many issues in a separation can have middle grounds that allow for negotiation and cooperation. When it comes to relocating with a child, there often is not much room for negotiation. Child relocation is when a custodial parent moves out of Pennsylvania or to another...

As much as family law courts want to provide children with a balanced amount of time between parents after they separate, it is not always possible. Whether because of work schedules, proximity, living situations or other factors, it is common for one Pennsylvania...

Co-parenting sounds like a lovely idea, one that involves cooperation and agreement about how to raise a child following a divorce or breakup. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and parents in Pennsylvania often find themselves in the middle of heated...

Many Pennsylvania families are unpleasantly surprised when they discover their parenting plans do not cover every contingency. Some family counselors recognize a few elements that families often forget to consider when negotiating custody arrangements. Since the point...

Staying connected with your ex about your children may come naturally after divorce. Or it might take a little work. In either case, there is always room for improvement. It’s never too late to explore new ways to share a family schedule, organize child-related...

Many people aren't in a particularly great place during their divorce. They may still struggle to live within their new budget. They may find themselves in temporary housing. Some people also go through intense depression and have trouble taking care of themselves,...

As your children grow up, you and your ex may need to alter the child custody plan that was put in place when you divorced. Children’s needs and desires evolve as they age, and your plan does need to reflect those changes.  After all, your children’s ages are one of...

We’re already ankle-deep into the 21st century, and electronic communication is a way of life for most people. Why shouldn’t you make use of electronic communication in your parenting plan after a divorce? Maybe you travel extensively for work, or you moved away to...