Pennsylvania law does not presume that 50/50 custody arrangement is in the best interests of children. In fact, courts are directed to consider a variety of factors when making a determination about what is in the best interests of the child. This video provides an overview of those factors. If you would like to explore…
What if your role to a child is akin to a parent or stepparent? What part of this relationship will the court recognize? What have they recognized in the past? Continue reading to learn more about how family law practitioners may deal with support, custody, and in loco parentis cases. There’s an adage that goes “be careful…
In a custody matter, the court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to investigate a dispute and ensure that a child’s best interests are protected. If you are interested in having a GAL appointed to your case, continue reading to learn more about their responsibilities, reasons for appointment, and benefits to your case. What…
What is Co-parent Counseling? Co-parent counseling is a therapeutic process where you and your ex attend counseling with the goal of improving your ability to communicate with each other and make unified decisions for your children. This is done voluntarily or after being ordered to participate via a custody court order. A co-parent counselor can…
A child custody case can be an especially stressful time for you, the opposing party, and your child(ren). Everyone’s future can appear uncertain and you may be tempted to act out or even shut down. To give yourself the best possible chance at resolving your case favorably, we suggest giving these five things a try….
As much as you may want to call out your spouse for their behavior or find some form of revenge for them, these actions will NOT be in your best interest or the best interest of your child(ren). In our experience, avoiding these five things can put you on track to achieving the best possible…
Creating a custody plan requires thorough planning, dedication, and compromise. In high-conflict cases when parents cannot come to an agreement cordially, Parenting Coordinators can be used. Are they right for you and your situation? What is a Parenting Coordinator? A Parenting Coordinator is a trained, certified, and court-appointed attorney or mental health professional assigned to…
Paralegals have a lot on their plate from communicating with clients, drafting briefs, appearing in court, and more. Help them help you by doing these five things every time you work with them. Keep in mind that anything that requires extra time on their part—whether that be reformatting documents, trying to contact you, or organizing…
If you know anyone who has been divorced, or have been divorced yourself, you know the divorce process is stressful and sometimes time consuming. If you are considering filing for divorce, or know some else who may be contemplating divorce, here are my recommendations for actions to take prior to filing a Divorce Complaint to…