Custody exchange days can be challenging, especially in the beginning. This is because co-parents who may still be healing from the divorce have to meet. Besides, exchanging a child can lead to sadness and guilt in the parent dropping them off. Children also...
Divorce and child custody matters are often filled with emotions, which create an environment that is conducive to strained communication. Even in these circumstances, it is best for parents to learn how to maintain calm and respectful communication so they can work...
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,...
