State College Family Law Blog
Ways to make drop-off easier on yourself, your children and your ex
Every other weekend, you and your ex meet at the local diner parking lot to exchange your kids. Here are a few tips to help make this hand-off a more peaceful one: Say hello You say hello to the cashier at the grocery store and the teller at the bank. Extend this same...
Is school the best place for a custody exchange?
Exchanging custody is a necessity if you and your ex share custody of the kids after a divorce, but it may not be something you enjoy. It’s difficult to see the children leave you and go with your ex. Maybe the two of you really don’t get along. Maybe it just leads to...
Keeping a set schedule for where your children will be each month
It's important for children to have a clear set schedule of where they'll be and with whom when it comes to living under two roofs. Have a visual calendar set up in a location of each house, i.e. the kitchen or living room, where the child can clearly see the days and...
Adverse Childhood Experiences: how trauma effects children over time
No matter our differences, there is one thing that most parents and guardians can agree on: the well being of their children is the number one priority. It’s this priority that guides us to bandage their scraped knees when they fall off a bike or make them soup when...
Why a formal custody modification is usually best after a divorce
Life has a way of changing unexpectedly, especially in the aftermath of a major shift in your life like a divorce. Changes in your job responsibilities, interpersonal relationships and schedule due to shared custody can all impact the rest of your life. However,...
Are parents getting fair treatment over child abuse allegations in Pennsylvania?
A new report out of Penn State University has revealed some troubling facts about how parents in Pennsylvania are treated when there are allegations of child abuse. According to the study, only about 25% of cases where child sexual abuse and exploitation are alleged...
Do children have a say in custody cases?
The children are the ones who are impacted the most by a custody decision. Typically, though, parents think of custody as something that they decide, perhaps with the help of the court if they cannot come to an agreement on their own. But do the children have a say in...
Can you move with your child if your ex has custody rights?
Maybe you and your ex share custody of your child after a divorce. Maybe you never got married, but you both have parental rights and you got them written out with a court case when you broke up so that you would never risk losing your child. No matter how it...
Do you want custody of your grandchild? It could be possible
In many states, grandparents don’t have strong visitation or custody rights. While they are related to their grandchildren, the law generally protects the parents and makes sure that they have control over who sees their children. This can be at the expense of the...
Navigating child custody issues with your teenager
Divorce can be rough enough on the adults going through it, but it’s often worse for the kids involved. Teenagers, in particular, can be resistant to the changes that are occurring in their lives. They may deeply resent the disruption of a divorce and shared custody...
