Good communication is often a key component for happily married couples. When it breaks down, it may be a sign that the relationship is in jeopardy or that you need to take extra steps – such as counseling to reopen the lines of communication. There is no such thing...
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Child Custody
Tips for co-parenting through the holiday season
Halloween decorations may be starting to appear in your neighborhood, but before you know it, the holiday season will be in full swing. Planning can be tricky if you share custody of your children with a former spouse or partner. With Labor Day behind us and school in...
Helping your teen cope with divorce
It’s estimated that two out of every five U.S. teenagers have divorced or separated parents. While divorce has become commonplace for most, the drastic change to the family unit is anything but routine for teens, even when it’s the best option. Older children may be...
Is ‘nesting’ a good option for you and your co-parent?
Divorced and separated parents have many issues they don’t see eye-to-eye on. But nearly all co-parents want to make the transition to separate households as painless as possible for their kids. When divorce enters the picture, most of us think about child custody in...
How much parenting time do Pennsylvania fathers receive?
Being a parent is one of the greatest joys in life. But when parents divorce or separate, complications often develop over the amount of parenting time for former partners. Even co-parents who still get along can disagree over custody and visitation. One of the...
How can I cope with a narcissistic co-parent?
The Mayo Clinic defines narcissism as a personality disorder where people have an inflated sense of self-worth, crave praise and attention and have a profound lack of empathy toward others - traits that often result in troubled relationships. If you are divorced or...
Is it time to change my child’s custody order?
Life circumstances change all the time. As nothing can stay the same forever, including families, Pennsylvania family courts allow parents to modify child custody orders when their current orders no longer fit their current life circumstances. However, something...
How can I overcome false allegations of child abuse in a custody case?
Going through a divorce is stressful, and it can feel overwhelming when you are trying to negotiate how you will share custody of your children. When your ex presents allegations of child abuse, being able to share custody can start to feel impossible. Once there are...
How to help kids thrive in both homes after your divorce
The family home with both parents residing under one roof is central to a child’s upbringing. Divorce forever disrupts their physical world and emotional belief system. Psychologists say many children worry that if their parents can stop loving each other, they can...
How can I repair a broken co-parenting relationship?
Even the happiest marriages have their ups and downs. So it shouldn’t be a surprise when big or small disagreements arise between you and your ex. But the one thing you should remain unified about is your children’s future. Most divorced parents put their differences...