Summer is barreling towards us, and before you know it, school will be over and those teachers you rely on to take care of your children for much of the day will no longer be there. While summer can be a great opportunity to do some fun things with your kids, it can...
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Can a parent who shares custody take the children out of state?
Spring break, summer vacation and even the winter holidays are times when families travel together. They may take trips to campgrounds or amusement parks. They may visit national monuments or family members. Sometimes, parents may even plan road trips over long...
What’s at play with Pennsylvania child custody laws?
Whether you are divorcing your spouse or breaking off a relationship with an unmarried co-parent, there will be custody arrangements to settle. This can be the most acrimonious part of your decoupling because you both want to preserve close relationships with the...
3 signs your partner is struggling to consent to the prenup
Ideally, a prenup protects both parties and fosters transparency. But for many, the conversation around a prenup can bring up deep-seated fears, insecurities or a sense of imbalance. While a partner may sign the document, that doesn’t necessarily mean they were fully...
When your spouse is your business partner and you divorce: What happens?
Many people set up businesses in partnership with someone else, and many times, the person they do so with is their spouse. It can be a great option, as you get to spend more time together and share the fruit of your labors. What happens, then, if you decide to...
Virtual visits to help long-distance parent-child relationships
Trying to find ways to connect with your children when you don’t live in the same area can be difficult. One of the options that’s possible for long-distance situations is virtual visits. Virtual visits can use a variety of methods that allow you to connect with your...
When “winning” is a narcissist’s primary goal in custody disputes
Custody battles are often emotionally charged and complex, but when one parent has narcissistic traits, this kind of conflict can escalate into a psychological war. Unlike most parents, narcissists do not generally view these disputes as a means to help ensure the...
When can children have a say in custody decisions?
Parents often debate how to divide child custody rights when they get divorced. In some cases, it’s a debate over how to divide up parenting time or legal custody rights. In other cases, one parent wants sole custody and the other wants to share custody, so a solution...
Can custody orders be modified in Pennsylvania?
Custody orders in Pennsylvania are legally binding. This means that parents must follow them, regardless of whether or not they agree with the terms. However, custody orders are not set in stone. They can be modified in certain circumstances. The deciding factor in...
How does an incentive trust work?
A trust can be included in your estate plan to protect your assets. With the right trust, your assets can also avoid probate, disputes, taxes and other challenges. However, there are many different kinds of trusts you can draft. One such type of trust you may wish to...