Parents trying to work out custody arrangements often focus on the biggest issues. They may overlook potential sources of conflict that could lead to them fighting with one another in the future. It is common for parents to focus on parenting time more than any other...
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Giving young children the home after divorce: Fleeting fad or valid option?
Numerous videos depict young children joyfully greeting a parent returning home. However, these are not reunions after vacations. Instead, the parents are participating in a custody arrangement known as nesting, where they take turns living in the family home. In this...
5 tips to stay positive with your ex for the benefit of the children
Maintaining a positive relationship with your ex-spouse can be challenging, especially if the divorce is still fresh. However, fostering a cordial and collaborative environment can immensely benefit your children. Here are five practical tips to help you foster a...
How to Modify a Child Custody Order in Pennsylvania
Co-parents often find that their child custody and visitation arrangements need to change as their family dynamics evolve. While seeking adjustments is natural, it's essential to understand that any enforceable changes require court approval. In Pennsylvania,...
Joint vs. Sole Custody: What’s best for your child?
Child custody disputes often occur for divorced or separated parents in Pennsylvania. In most cases, parents seek joint custody, while some ask a court for sole decision-making authority for their child’s upbringing. Deciding between sole and joint custody involves...
When can a custody order be modified?
Child custody orders are legally binding. This means that both parents must honor them and stick to the terms. Nonetheless, the needs of children are fluid, meaning that they change as they get older. The courts understand this, which is why custody orders can be...
How electronic devices can strain shared custody arrangements
It is natural for parents to occasionally disagree with one another about what is best for their children. Even those in the happiest marriages sometimes end up arguing over health care decisions, religious observances or educational matters for their children. After...
What does “the best interests of the child” mean?
Custody cases center around the best interests of the child. This is the single most important factor that the court will consider. Nonetheless, defining what is in the child's best interest can be challenging. Every child is different and so too are their...
Making virtual visitation work for preschoolers
Virtual visitation is increasingly utilized by co-parenting households to keep parents and kids in touch whenever they’re not under the same roof. This kind of digital parenting time arrangement is often fairly straightforward when the kids in question are older...
When should we tell the kids about our divorce?
Navigating the complexities of divorce is challenging, especially when children are involved. As parents, one of the most difficult tasks is determining the right time to discuss the changes with your children. This delicate conversation requires careful consideration...