Adjusting to a divorce is difficult for everyone, especially children. When parents divorce, kids must deal with major life changes that they can not choose or control. Sometimes, the child expresses a preference about which parent he or she would prefer to live or...
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Does a DUI hurt your child custody case?
Even though drinking alcohol is not a long-term strategy for dealing with stress, many Americans drink as a coping mechanism. In fact, according to USA Today, as many as 20% of adults in the U.S. admit to drinking heavily in response to stress. Your child custody...
Mediation is beneficial in determining child custody
Determining child custody is one of the hardest aspects of the divorce process. Emotions often take over, which makes it more challenging to come up with an agreement that is best for the child. Divorce mediation has become a popular alternative to going through...
Why should you aim for joint parenting?
When parents go through a divorce, they have additional concerns to worry about on top of the usual issues like spousal support and division of assets or debts. They also have to worry about the well-being and welfare of their child. One way to help a child get...
How to determine paternity in Pennsylvania
The question of child custody becomes more complicated when the parents never married. Unmarried parents have the same rights as married parents in Pennsylvania. However, there is no presumption of paternity in the case of unmarried couples. If you want to establish...
How can a parent obtain a restraining order on behalf of their children?
After a divorce, child custody can become a complicated matter for parents. If you have reason to believe that your co-parent physically harmed your children, you may feel at a loss for what to do next. After all, if you share custody, can you legally keep your former...
Violating a custody order in Pennsylvania
Whether your ex refuses to respect your rights as a non-custodial parent or you currently face allegations of violating a custody order, it is crucial to understand how the state enforces child custody orders. In Pennsylvania, violating a court order regarding child...
What are signs of parental alienation you may miss?
After a huge change like a divorce, you may miss some signs of parental alienation that come from your spouse. Learning about alienation and how it can harm your children can help you recognize the signs early. It can also allow you to make emotionally healthy choices...
What do you know about regular financial check-ins with your ex?
Perhaps you and your soon-to-be ex-partner put the finishing touches on your divorce and child custody agreements. Before you celebrate, the two of you may want to schedule regular check-ins to discuss child custody finances. Kiplinger explains why divorced spouses...
Stepparent rights in a divorce
Custody decisions are always based on the children's best interests, including maintaining a relationship with both biological parents. But if the divorcing couple includes a step-parent, what about maintaining that relationship? Without the formal adoption of...