State College Family Law Blog
How to make co-parenting work for you
You’ve gone through the divorce process, you understand your legal rights and you’re ready to turn your full attention to the future well-being of your children. Unfortunately, even if you have the best intentions, you’re still dealing with your ex-spouse on a regular...
What does a child need in a home?
When considering your child custody arrangement, you want to give your child the type of home life that makes them comfortable, relaxed and happy. Childhood is a special time. It is supposed to be carefree and enjoyable. The home -- or homes -- that a child lives in...
Reasons you might need to amend your child custody order
Like virtually any other court order, your child custody plan is not set in stone. While it can take some effort, it is possible to convince a family court judge that a change in the plan is necessary. Amending the plan is easier when both parents agree, but it is not...
What are the responsibilities of a guardian ad litem?
As you likely understand, those going through child custody proceedings in State College, PA, is an extremely difficult situation for parents and kids alike. Making an already troubling situation feel much worse, some parents learn that they must work with a guardian...
What is parental alienation?
Parents who are not married and yet share custody of their children face many challenges. They have to determine how to do the best possible job for their children, putting them first every step of the way. They also have to work together as adults, even though their...
More and more children live with their grandparents
It used to be fairly uncommon for children to live with their grandparents. As life expectancy continues to climb, though, this has become more and more common. Some have even gone so far as to call this the “age of grandparents.” As just one example, you’ll see that...
Bird’s nest parenting may be an option for some
Trying to decide on a custody model for the children is often complicated because there are so many options to choose from. One thing that almost all models have in common is that the children go back and forth from one parent’s home to the other parent’s home. This...
A good custody plan is based on your child’s personal needs
You and your partner never married because it just never felt like the right thing to do. When you found out that she was pregnant with twins, you were elated. In your mind, you felt like you’d all stay together like a family, even if you didn’t get married. Several...
How to better your chances of winning sole custody
Divorce is a very difficult situation. You and your family's lives are being upended. The hope in the end is that this separation will lead to brighter days ahead and a new lease on life for everyone involved, but if you have children, that can be harder to navigate....
What to remember when working with a guardian ad litem
Has a guardian ad litem been appointed in your child custody battle in Pennsylvania? Since the guardian ad litem’s observations and opinions tend to hold a lot of weight with the judge in a case, it’s natural to be nervous. After all, you’re an ordinary parent, not...
