Pennsylvania Child Custody

We’ve heard it many times: “My ex is badmouthing me to the kids. Is there anything I can do?” You and your spouse are divorcing, and it’s not a friendly divorce. There is anger and hurt feelings on both sides, but you are trying to minimize the impact on your kids. One day, your very […]

The term “parental alienation” refers to a child’s unwarranted dislike or animosity toward one parent. Proponents say the situation arises during or after divorce, when one parent has more control and encourages this behavior. To help prevent the unfair consequences of parental alienation, the National Parents Organization is advocating for the passing of two Pennsylvania […]

Negotiating custody is rarely an easy endeavor. You must consider your schedule, the schedule of your ex, the needs of your child and the legal parameters, too. All of these factors make visitation stressful, and they can be disheartening, too, when you are simply trying to keep your kids’ lives as stable as possible. It […]

Making Joint Custody Work Coordinating schedules, dividing the holidays and transferring your children between houses can be difficult and draining. However, your custody arrangement does not need to be a source of contention and conflict. A successful co-parenting partnership will help your kids feel secure. But how do you actually achieve that? Here are some co-parenting guidelines you should follow. […]

If you’re dissolving your marriage and you have kids with your spouse, the impending child custody arrangement may be causing some anxiety. What the court will decide is not often clear before you receive the order. If you’re not on speaking terms with your ex, working out an agreement ahead of time might be impossible. […]

It’s hard enough when parents end a relationship and custody matters need to be worked out. If you have concerns that your child’s other parent is abusing drugs or alcohol, or worse yet, abusing your child, you need to take action immediately. Pennsylvania family courts will take every measure necessary to protect a child if […]

Today, parents aren’t the only ones raising their children. Extended family plays a critical role. In many families, grandparents are like second parents to their grandchildren. While grandparents are playing a greater role than ever before, laws that protect grandparents’ rights are still emerging. When things change — like through divorce or the death of […]

Those who go through a divorce have to split virtually everything. Some examples include marital property, time with children and financial obligations. Pets are no exception. Couples that have pets must come up with an agreement on how to address ownership after the divorce is finalized.

Pennsylvania’s Superior Court recently heard a case questioning whether or not a child could demand a parent pay his educational expenses.

Few family matters are as difficult to resolve as disputes involving children.