Family Law

As parents, you probably saw your young son or daughter argue with another child about a toy. You then told them how important it was to share. Yet, now that you are divorcing, sharing may not seem so natural. Working out custody arrangements can be one of the most...

Custody matters are often difficult for divorcing couples to settle. It may take hours of negotiations for you and your ex to reach an agreement or days of court hearings for a judge to determine what kind of custody arrangements would work best for your family.  The...

Co-parents have to work as a team to ensure that their children can thrive. When either parent starts to exhibit unwarranted behaviors, the child is the one who can suffer. Some divorced parents let their anger at their ex-spouse take over. Instead of becoming...

Many divorcing parents have one single focus when the need arises for them to work out a parenting plan: They want a parenting plan that suits their needs and the needs of their children. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to get everything you want in a parenting...

Most people's mental health struggles are private between them and their doctor. That's not fully the case if you're a parent seeking additional or looking to retain the custody that you do have, though.  Your ex could bring any mental health concerns that they know...

A prenuptial agreement is a great way to spell out financial responsibilities during the course of marriage and settle and asset distribution and alimony concerns that could arise in the event of divorce. But having a long-term perspective right before getting married...

Like many other states, Pennsylvania has rules that limit when parents who are raising their children separately want to move. Before a parent moves, he or she should first examine his or her custody order carefully, as it may include additional right or obligations...

Divorcing with children means that parents need to determine, whether on their own or through the court, how parenting time will look like. For many parents in Pennsylvania, this means shared time through a joint custody agreement. Co-parenting has become the norm;...

When infidelity happens within a marriage, it is usually assumed that deeper issues are to blame. These issues might stem from problems with the relationship itself or because of some inherent flaw within the cheater. In many cases, these assumptions are correct. But...

.Children are almost universally better off with support from both parents. Unfortunately, the reality most kids face is much different. There are family situations in which one parent is frequently on the move, or in some cases intentionally remaining difficult to...