If you are a co-parent in Pennsylvania and your ex will not make legal decisions, what can you do? In this video, we explore your options. If you would like to explore your options regarding co-parenting, you should speak with an experienced West Chester attorney. At Potts, Shoemaker & Grossman, LLC, our attorneys are prepared…
Can you waive child support in Pennsylvania?
- February 4, 2023
In this video, we answer the question: can you waive child support in Pennsylvania? If you are considering waiving child support, please contact an attorney to discuss your specific situation. At Potts, Shoemaker & Grossman, LLC, our attorneys are prepared to assist you in finding the best approach for your individual situation. To schedule a…
“Be careful what you wish for…”
- January 23, 2023
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…
Co-parent Counseling: What is it and do I want to do it?
- December 6, 2022
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…
Five Things you SHOULD do in a Custody Case
- November 14, 2022
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….
Five Things You SHOULD NOT do in a Custody Case
- November 7, 2022
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…
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…
4 Things to do Before Filing for Divorce
- May 25, 2021
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…
Cooperative Divorce – Keep Options Open
- February 27, 2021
By nature, divorce can be, at best, a difficult and expensive process. From the inherent emotionality of child custody and relocation, to the complexities associated with the distribution of assets and spousal support, the legal costs of dissolving the marriage can leave each party with a fraction of the marital estate they created. Litigation costs…