Parenting plans

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...

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...

As you and your spouse work through your divorce, your No. 1 goal may be to ensure that you still get to see your children. However, with split custody, remember that even succeeding in this goal means that you get less time with them than you did previously. A...

For children, change is not easy. This is true in many areas of their lives, but it often really comes to the forefront during a divorce. The change is rampant. They may need to: Move out of their neighborhood Go to a new school Make new friends Live in two different...

When you get a divorce but have young children, you might struggle to come up with a custody schedule that seems right for the situation. You and your spouse agree that having your children spend too much time apart from either parent isn’t in the best interests of...