As life expectancies increase, divorce is becoming a more appealing option for people over 50 years old who realize they are no longer happy in their marriages. Although gray divorce, a term for divorce involving spouses over 50 years old, is becoming more common, it...
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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...Important tips for summer traveling when you share custody
Summer vacation is typically synonymous with relaxing, slowing down and enjoying more time as a family. However, as relaxing as we might want summer to be, it often takes some work to make it so — especially if you are a parent who shares custody of your...
