There will always be times when something comes up that your custody schedule conflicts with. Whether thatโs a medical appointment that hits at the same time that your child is supposed to be picked up by the other parent or your child falling ill and being unable to...
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How can you help your children adjust to an absent parent returning?
There are times when one parent might be taken away from their children. This may occur if a parent is deployed in the military, serving time in prison, moves away because of work or chooses not to parent the child for a while. It can be hard for children to...
Could parallel parenting be the best option for your family?
Much is written about the benefits of civil co-parenting for former spouses. Of course, that assumes that the former spouses can achieve that level of communication and cooperation between them. Divorce and be incredibly damaging to one or both spouses. Especially...
Should you and your co-parent have the same rules for your kids?
As divorced co-parents, you and your former spouse may have different rules in each of your homes. Even if you agree on the big issues involving discipline and at what ages your children should be allowed more privileges, you may still parent very differently. There...
Holidays and gifts: Tips for working with your co-parent
You made it through your divorce and you have a good parenting plan in place. It clearly addresses the holiday schedule, and youโve been open to negotiations with your ex-spouse for special events. Youโre determined that the holidays will be bright for the kids,...
What kind of custody plan works for a baby?
Though it is unfortunate when it happens, there are times when parents split up before the birth of a child or shortly thereafter. In those cases, it is still important to have a custody plan in place, even though an infant will be restricted in where they can go or...
Teen troubles: What to do if your kids donโt want to see the other parent
When you go through a divorce, one of the things you have to establish is a parenting plan. The other is your custody schedule. Your children, for the most part, are required to go along with whatever schedule that you come up with. That makes a lot of sense for...
Do the Pennsylvania courts ever award one parent sole custody?
Every family has its own unique dynamic, and the Pennsylvania family courts will usually consider a family's needs when setting terms for custody in a parental divorce. Shared custody between parents is a common outcome, as the courts want to make decisions that...
Co-parenting and cooperation: Do whatโs right for your children
Divorce is hard enough when you donโt have children with your ex-spouse. However, when you add children into the mix, thereโs another layer of challenges that youโre sure to face. For example, if you have young children, such as those who are less than 10 years old,...
Fighting about school for the kids when youโre divorced
Every year, a steady stream of divorced and separated parents make their way into attorneysโ offices because theyโre having conflicts over a childโs education. Since shared legal custody has become the norm and the law presumes that parents who share custody will also...