by allison | Jul 6, 2020 | Co-parenting
Like any parent in Pennsylvania, you want what is best for your children. While your intentions are there, putting these thoughts into action is not always easily accomplished. A divorce can significantly muddy the water between parents, making it challenging for you...
by allison | Jul 6, 2020 | child custody, Co-parenting
Divorce is almost always difficult, but it can be made even more challenging when you have children with your soon-to-be ex. When making child custody decisions, the courts will focus on the best interests of the child. In order to determine what those are, the court...
On behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | May 26, 2020 | Co-parenting
Making decisions with regards to a child’s upbringing is difficult enough when the parents are married to one another and have a generally healthy relationship. When a Pennsylvania couple divorces and now has to agree on matters such as which holiday will be spent...
On behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | May 26, 2020 | Co-parenting
Co-parenting is a common child custody arrangement in Pennsylvania. It often provides both parents with an opportunity to remain active in the child’s life while avoiding the intense stress that can be inflicted by traditional child support orders. Nevertheless, many...
On behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Apr 15, 2020 | Co-parenting
In deciding child custody arrangements after a breakup, Pennsylvania’s family courts have guidelines to follow required by state law. You and your ex may have issues involving complex, changing and competing factors, of course. But, as required by law, the judge’s...
On behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Mar 25, 2020 | child custody, Co-parenting
Visitation arrangements ensure that parents who do not have custody may still play an important role in the lives of their children. Visitation rights are court-ordered, usually upon divorce or through other legal means if the couple was not married, and they should...
On behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Mar 23, 2020 | Co-parenting
Not all divorces are the same. Some can be graciously mutual, with both parties agreeing that separation is the best way forward for each individual and their families. Some divorces are unfortunately bitter affairs, full of conflict and spite. For both these...
On behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Feb 11, 2020 | Co-parenting
Some divorced parents have strong working relationships where the children move between households every few days, and parents work together on most parental responsibilities. However, not all divorces work seamlessly. There may be residual anger over the marriage’s...
On behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Jan 29, 2020 | Co-parenting
After a strenuous divorce, it can seem impossible to keep peace with your co-parent. You know a peaceful environment is the best thing to offer your child but, when emotions are so fresh, it can be hard to practice. Even though you and your ex-partner don’t work...
On behalf of Purdy Law Office, LLC | Jan 2, 2020 | Co-parenting
From maintaining a visitation schedule and when necessary, adjusting them, too communicating with your ex and keeping your own life on track while also managing your child’s; co-parenting can be as much of a struggle as a reward. Looking at the situation from a...
