Your parenting plan is the document that determines when you get to see your children and how much influence you have on their lives. You may have negotiated it and reached an agreement with the other parent, or a judge may have decided how to divide decision-making authority and parenting...
Intense disagreements typically come with the territory if you share custody of your underage children as a former romantic part. No matter how calm and considerate you try to be while co-parenting with your ex, the two of you will inevitably disagree about some issues. Maybe your child wants to...
When parents decide to separate from one another, they often still have to communicate with and see each other frequently. Regular custody exchanges are a necessity for most families with minor children when co-parents are no longer in a romantic relationship. Most Pennsylvania parents comply with the terms set forth...
It is common for divorcing parents to divide parenting time with their children and also the right to make decisions about their lives. Judges tend to find ways to establish joint custody arrangements even when there is significant conflict between the parents. Psychological research has made it clear that for...
When parents get divorced, it can be difficult for them to spend as much time with their children as they want. This is particularly true when one of the parents lives at a distance or they’re constantly traveling for work. Fortunately, virtual visitation has become more possible than ever, allowing...
When getting divorced, parents must divide up custody of their children. The traditional way to do this is to set up a schedule where the children live with each parent for a set amount of time. For example, they may spend one week with their mother and then the following...
One of the most difficult things divorcing parents have to bear is the fact that they usually have to split physical custody of their children with their co-parent. Ideally, each parent should end up with roughly the same amount of parenting time as the other – but life is often...
Many – if not most – adults have a strong desire to maintain a relationship with the members of their family who are minors. Yet, only a small portion of the adults who care about any individual child have legal rights related to custody and visitation based on their legal...
Holidays are excellent opportunities for children to create unforgettable memories. But, for divorced parents, holidays throughout the year can quickly become significant sources of stress. Some parents who are able to co-parent choose to spend holidays together with their children while others need to divide special times of year in...
As parents or caregivers, few things are as important as the well-being and safety of the children we love. Unfortunately, there are situations where the rights of parents and the welfare of children come into conflict. When this happens, it’s crucial to understand your legal options and seek the assistance...
