Everyone understands the importance of staying physically and mentally healthy – and that it’s often easier said than done. But prioritizing your health is critical when you're undergoing a stressful, life-changing event like a divorce. When you're going through a...
Could you change your child custody arrangement?
After establishing your child custody order, you might feel as though it is etched in stone until your youngest child turns 18. Though not all issues warrant a change to your order, certain circumstances might leave you wanting to make some changes. If your current...Parenting coordination for custody offers an alternative to court
Divorced parents struggling to agree on or implement a parenting plan will soon have another tool at their disposal: parenting coordination. This process allows adversarial parents to work with a skilled coordinator who will help them try to overcome conflicts and...Parental alienation: What it is, what parents can do about it
A parent’s greatest fear in the wake of a divorce can be losing time and a quality relationship with their children. And unfortunately, divorce can adversely impact a parent-child relationship, especially if one parent engages in parental alienation. Parental...Tips for celebrating the holidays with your kids after divorce
Many people are eager to get to a new year and put 2018 behind them. This could certainly be the case if this was the year you got divorced. However, first comes the holidays. And this season can be particularly difficult to navigate for the first time after...What to consider when discussing child custody
Child custody orders are critical tools for parents who are not in an intact family, and securing a fair order should be a top priority when parents separate. While people might expect the courts to design these orders, oftentimes, it is the parents who do so through...What are some examples of custody violations?
Parents with a custody or visitation agreement must comply with these orders. They are put in place by courts and are supposed to keep children safe. Unfortunately, there are times when a parent violates a custody order, intentionally or accidentally. In such...Parents: Why it’s important to have formal court orders in place
When parents separate or divorce, the relationship may not end overnight. There can be a transition period where spouses attempt to reconcile or live separately in the same home. This may be ideal for two parents who want to spend as much time as possible with their...Back-to-school tips for co-parents
In a matter of weeks, kids across Pennsylvania will be back in school. If you are a parent, this can mean soaking in the last weeks of summer vacation with your kids and doing some back-to-school shopping. If you are a co-parent, however, you should also think about...Co-parents: Your child might be ready for college. Are you?
Co-parenting or sharing custody of your child with another parent is undoubtedly a challenge. Just when you seem to get into a stable routine, something changes and shakes everything up. For instance, if your child is getting ready for college — or even just...
