Category: child custody
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Co-Parenting Schedules in Pennsylvania: How Custody Really Works in Philadelphia
Courts often encourage a 50/50 parenting schedule when possible. The best plan depends on…
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Modifying a child support order in PA
In Pennsylvania, the consequences of not paying court-ordered child support may be quite serious. In the most severe cases, if you fail to pay, you may face jail time. You may also have your driver’s license or your passport suspended. As such, it is vital to keep up with your support payments. If you are…
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Understanding a Father’s Right to Child Custody and Visitation
Biological fathers have a right to establish child custody and visitation with their children, regardless of whether they were married when the child was born. This means that every father has the right to ask the court for legal and physical custody rights of their child. Physical custody may include: However, if the couple was…
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When does child support end?
As discussed previously on our blog, the parent with primary custody of their children will most likely receive child support from the other parent. One of the reasons regular child support payments are so important is because it allows the custodial parent to create a schedule and cultivate a consistent routine around it. For example,…
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Considerations for infant visitation
Establishing a visitation schedule for children is generally easier as they get older, provided that the parents can agree. It’s a bit more difficult when the child is an infant because there are other considerations at play. The schedule must be in the best interest of the infant while allowing both parents to spend time…
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How can parents alleviate the back-to-school transition post-divorce?
Going back to school amidst the uncertainty that comes with divorce presents a difficult challenge for children who might already be overwhelmed with the transition of new classes, teachers, schedules, friends, activities, and routines. In preparation for the beginning of the school year, divorced parents should re-evaluate their parenting plans and communication strategies to ensure…
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An overview of joint custody
Of all the complicated issues that are involved in a divorce case, child custody is one of the most critical. After all, even if a happy marriage is no longer realistic, the couple will be forever bound together as parents of their children. That means they must attempt to reach an arrangement that works for…
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Can I get custody of my grandchild?
As a grandparent, you have a special kind of relationship with the child of your son or daughter. If your son or daughter is going through a divorce, the fear of losing contact with your grandchild is a legitimate concern. Do you have any legal rights to gain custody of your grandchild? Several circumstances exist…
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3 tips for successful co-parenting after divorce
Divorce is a difficult and emotionally trying event for anyone, but parents have an especially complicated set of challenges. Not only do parents have to find ways to manage their own stress and emotional well-being, they also must consider the needs of their children and adapt appropriately based on the children’s ages and circumstances. Following…
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What can I do if I cannot afford support payments?
Sometimes things can happen in life that makes it hard for you to pay child support. You might have lost a job, developed a serious medical condition that requires expensive treatment or simply fallen on hard times in Montgomery and Bucks counties and in Philadelphia. Though you are willing to pay child support to your ex,…