Parenting plans

Sharing custody has many benefits for both children and parents. However, there are some unique challenges that come with co-parenting, including back-to-school time. Co-parents in Pennsylvania might struggle with the transition from summer fun to school night...

Divorce can be hard on children, which is why parents in Pennsylvania typically do their best to prioritize their children throughout this difficult process. One of the ways that parents accomplish this is by focusing on creating the best possible child custody...

As a parent, you have already faced many challenges while raising your child. Divorce brings its own unique set of hurdles to life, though. As a parent, you will need to prioritize things like child custody and support to ensure that you are still supporting your...

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...

Many Pennsylvania parents trust in a family law judge to arrive at a fair child custody plan when they are divorcing or separating. Others find they can arrive at a more creative and individualized arrangement if they work it out together. No matter which method...

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...