Parenting plans

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...

For children, the festive winter season is a long-awaited break from school. It is a period often characterized by joy, togetherness and indulgence. However, as celebrations wind down, co-parents face the challenge of helping their kids transition back to school. For...

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...