Following your divorce, one of the most complicated aspects of your new life is bound to be co-parenting. Though you and your former spouse may have differing perceptions regarding how to parent, you must work together to make the transition as seamless and...
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Parallel parenting can alleviate tension between you and your co-parent
Your family has to go through an extensive transitional period following a divorce. In some cases, marriages end with bitter feelings, resentment and anger toward one another. To make matters more complicated, you must remain in your ex's life when you have children....
What are some details to consider in parenting plans?
When you make child custody decisions in a divorce, you will have to create a parenting plan. This is like the blueprint you will follow when it comes to the care of your children. Having a solid parenting plan is essential to ensure you do not have miscommunications...
How do I co-parent with a narcissist?
If your ex-spouse is a narcissist, parenting post-divorce may seem like an impossible task. However, unless your home life was abusive, it is likely that you and your ex will co-parent. Co-parenting is generally in the best interest of your child, who should be the...
Can joint custody help children of divorce?
Going through a divorce can sometimes prove to be a traumatic experience for everyone involved. This includes the children of divorce, who have to shoulder the difference coming to their entire family structure. There are ways parents can help a child through these...
Get your parenting plan ready for summer
During the school year, you and your ex-spouse may have a parenting plan that works for the whole family. However, it may be necessary to alter your plan for summer vacation. The Pennsylvania General Assembly says that a good parenting plan should include clear...
What do you need to include in a parenting plan?
Getting a divorce may disrupt your vision of the future, but with a bit of restructuring, you can still achieve your goals. Raising your children may look different than before, but a reliable parenting plan can replace uncertainty with hope. Your parenting plan...
Making an optimum co-parenting plan in Pennsylvania
During a divorce, Pennsylvania parents can develop a plan defining the times each of them will have with their children and how they will make their children's important life decisions like health, education, and religion. This helps prevent conflicts between...
What not to do in a custody case
Pennsylvania courts expect the two parents to work together in custody cases. They may even seek to punish the parent that they view as getting in the way of good relations between the two parents. This is why it is crucial to put old grievances aside and work...
Does a 50/50 custody split work?
In most cases, a 50/50 custody split works for Pennsylvania parents who live in the same city and who don't have to travel too far to exchange the kids. This type of custody typically allows each parent to have one week with their children at a time before switching...