Child Custody

After divorce and child custody arrangements have been finalized, the custodial parent may want to move somewhere else with the child. However, before a parent is able to legally relocate with a child, there are certain procedures that must be followed to ensure that...

Pennsylvanians who watch "Southern Charm" are likely aware of the ongoing battles between stars Thomas Ravenel and Kathryn Dennis. In the latest twist, Ravenel has announced that he has filed a lawsuit against Dennis for child custody of the former couple's two...

Most parents are anxious before a child custody hearing. Part of this anxiety comes from the pressure to prepare and present their case effectively in court. While planning cannot relieve all the emotional tension that a custody hearing may bring, being prepared can...

For Pennsylvania parents and their children, conflict over custody and visitation issues may be the most difficult aspect of a divorce even if parents agree to split custody equally. If the divorce is acrimonious, one or both parents might fail to honor the custody...

In addition to child custody and property division, determining which party gets to keep the family pet in a divorce is a major concern for Pennsylvania couples preparing for a legal split. For some divorcing couples, informal shared custody arrangements are the best...

Although many Pennsylvania families dealing with divorce face stress and contention, some situations can be quite ugly as parents lash out at each other. Although it may not be in the best interests of a child to speak badly of the other parent to the child, this can...

A divorced Pennsylvania parent who is concerned that the other parent will attempt to take their child out of the country in violation of a custody order should be aware of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Over 90 nations,...

Pennsylvania parents who are ending their marriage may not be aware of how severely a prolonged divorce can affect children. While some suspended divorces result in parents deciding to get back together and working out their issues, others can lead to serious...

For parents in Pennsylvania who are divorcing, making a parenting plan may present a challenge, but it is also necessary. While a parenting plan cannot relieve all of the emotional pain that the end of a marriage may bring, it can simplify negotiations and make the...

Most divorced parents in Pennsylvania are committed to the well-being of their children. This often means developing effective ways of co-parenting with their former spouse. While there are often challenges involved in this process, parents and child development...