Creating a comprehensive parenting plan is essential for divorced or separated parents aiming to provide stability for their children. A well-structured plan outlines expectations and reduces potential conflicts. Here's what to consider when developing your parenting...
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How your child’s well-being might affect custody modifications
Child custody orders function to preserve the well-being of the child. Therefore, Pennsylvania courts may modify a custody arrangement if there is evidence that the change serves the child’s best interests. The child’s physical, emotional and educational needs often...
What is virtual visitation, and how does it work with custody?
In today’s digital age, staying connected has become easier, and this has extended to the world of family custody agreements. Virtual visitation, also known as electronic visitation, allows non-custodial parents to maintain regular contact with their children through...
How do courts handle modifications to parenting plans?
When a parent wants to relocate, it can impact the existing parenting plan. The courts carefully review these situations to ensure that any changes serve the child and keep them in a stable environment. Factors the courts consider Courts always prioritize the child’s...
Avoid these common parenting plan mistakes
When parents separate or divorce in Pennsylvania, they must create a parenting plan. This document includes details about how you will share custody. You can support a smooth transition for your children by avoiding common parenting plan mistakes. Undefined schedules...
Managing children’s behavioral difficulties during divorce
Divorce is a challenge for both parents and their children. Among other concerns, the turmoil that accompanies a split sometimes leads to behavioral issues. If this describes your situation, the best decision is to address the matter as quickly as possible. Maintain...
Tips for creating a solid parenting plan
Parenting plans provide guidance on child-rearing after a divorce. Accordingly, it is important to establish a clear and effective plan to reduce stress and conflict. A reliable parenting plan also provides stability and structure for children during challenging...
What is the purpose of a parenting plan?
In an effort to update child custody laws and how courts handle child custody to help ensure the focus remains on the children in a case, many states, including Pennsylvania, have begun using parenting plans. A parenting plan is an agreement between the two parents on...
What goes into an effective parenting plan?
A parenting plan is a crucial document in the divorce process in Pennsylvania. If you and your space share children, you will need to not only get a legal custody determination but also the parenting time and physical custody elements of your agreement in a parenting...
What are unorthodox parenting plans?
When you and your children's other parent can work together, it makes everything easier for everyone. Having open lines of communication and a willingness to be flexible will go a long way toward helping reduce stress and keep everyone happy. If you have a situation...