Category Archives: Child Custody
Planning to Relocate as a Divorced Parent
Life takes a person in many unexpected directions, and circumstances that seemed fixed can change in an instant. Relocating to a new city or state is one of those decisions that often comes on the heels of changing jobs, going back to school, or moving closer to family. When a person is divorced with… Read More »
Study Shows Fathers Disadvantaged in Child Custody Cases
Stereotypes of proper parenting invariably put the father in a secondary role as the parent providing order and discipline to the household. The bulk of caretaking duties and decision making is left to the mother, who is presumed to be better equipped to provide this support. While this exaggerated dynamic is rarely seen in… Read More »
When Will a Court Approve the Modification of Child Custody?
Navigating the world as a divorced parent is full of ongoing challenges, both to meet the child’s needs and to keep a civil and functioning relationship with the former spouse. Sharing child custody is a balancing act of protecting the rights of each parent and keeping the child safe and secure. Once a plan… Read More »
Making Decisions in Child Custody Is Shared
When a couple with children divorces, the relationship is never really over because of the lifelong connection they have through their children. Further, when child custody is shared, which is the case in most families, divorced parents will see one another and remain in regular communication about the child as long as the child… Read More »
Custody Rights over Frozen Embryos
Having a child is a wonderful experience that many couples strive to achieve. For a variety of reasons, a couple may seek assistance with reproduction, including the creation and freezing of embryos for use at a future date. This procedure costs a lot of money, time, and emotions, but if successful, the sacrifice is… Read More »
Sole Physical Custody vs. Joint Physical Custody: Which Is Better For Your Children?
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is deciding whether you or your ex will have custody over your children. Traditionally, sole physical custody was typically granted to one parent, and visitation rights granted to the other parent. However, with more and more studies showing that joint custody is more beneficial for… Read More »
Can I Move Out Of Pennsylvania With My Child After a Divorce?
There are a number of reasons why you might want to move to a different state after your divorce, such as to pursue a new job or move closer to family. However, moving states with your children after a divorce isn’t as easy as just picking up and moving. In fact, there are certain… Read More »
Five Common Myths Busted About Child Custody and Visitation Rights
Going through a divorce is a trying time for everyone involved, and the last thing you need is to create more confusion for yourself by subscribing to common myths floating around about child custody in a divorce. We will dispel some of the most common myths about child custody in Pennsylvania for you in… Read More »
Religion And Child Custody
A divorce can bring up different issues regarding how the children will be raised when the children are no longer living with both parents. An issue that may be very difficult to resolve is which religion the children will follow when the parents are of different religious faith. If the parents are ardent followers… Read More »
Seeking Custody Of A Non-Biological Child
Parents in blended families often develop relationships with their non-biological children that are strong and long-lasting. The parents take on parental responsibility without concern for the fact that they are not biologically related to the children, and the parent does not legally adopt the child. Unfortunately, if the parents in a blended family end… Read More »
