Making the shift from being in a romantic relationship to a co-parenting relationship is a huge change. While it’s not always possible, it’s sometimes in the best interests of the children if their parents can work together. Finding ways to take some of the stress out...
Co-parenting through the holidays can be a challenging situation. You and your ex likely want to spend the major holidays with the children, but this isn’t possible unless everyone comes together for the day or the kids split the day. You and your ex can make the...
Most parents who go through a divorce are always worried about losing parental rights. Fortunately, this may not be easier as believed. The court makes decisions in a child's best interest. And it may want the child to maintain a healthy relationship with both parents...
Deciding to walk away from your relationship is sometimes the best decision you can make. People who have children together may try to work things out for the kids, but this might not be possible. If you’re splitting up, you have to ensure that you’re doing what’s...
Disputes can arise when parents are raising a child together but separately. And while these issues can be emotional and complicated, you can lean on some of the skills you might teach kids when it comes to resolving conflicts. Use your words Communication is a...
Custodial interference can be a frustrating, highly volatile situation for parents with custody or visitation. And too often, the person interfering with a parent’s rights to have access to a child is the other parent. This scenario can be frightening for children and...
Child custody issues are some of the most sensitive and combative family legal matters. The time parents spend with their children, decision-making authority, and even where a parent may live can all be at stake. Because of this, it is not unusual for child custody...
You likely have questions and concerns if you are a divorcing Pennsylvania spouse with growing children. Those can be many and obvious. Where will your children live? Will one of both parents have material say concerning important matters like education, health care,...
If you have children, but you and your Texas spouse are thinking about getting a divorce, likely one of your main concerns is how much parenting time you will have with your children after the divorce. Assuming you and your spouse can agree on a parenting time plan,...
When you are getting divorced and realize that the end of your marriage is going to require you to relocate with your children, it can be unsettling to think about the future and how to help your children adjust to such a sudden and drastic change. At Woodley &...
