Divorce and Children

Sep 16, 2021

Back to School for KIDS and TEENS

Divorce and Children

Debbie Schneider, Esq., and attorney-mediator at Alpha Center for Divorce Mediation, discusses navigating school issues when parents are in the midst of divorce.

Jul 21, 2021

The Mortgage Adjustment in the Child Support Calculation

Divorce and Children, Divorce and Finances

Debbie Schneider, Esq. an attorney-mediator at Alpha Center for Divorce Mediation speaks with Georganne Ford about the Pennsylvania Child Support Guidelines provision called the Mortgage Adjustment.

Jul 19, 2021

Child Custody is Always Modifiable

Divorce is always difficult but divorcing couples with minor children are often doubly concerned about the impact that the divorce is having on their children. Debbie Schneider, Esq. an attorney-mediator at Alpha Center for Divorce Mediation speaks with Georganne Ford about child custody.

Jul 2, 2021

The Three Be Method: Helping Your Child Navigate School While You Navigate Your Divorce

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After a divorce, parents spend a great deal of time and energy trying to establish stability for their children, so they can regain a sense …

Jun 7, 2021

Reducing the Negative Effects of Divorce on Children

Divorce and Children

Making the decision to obtain a divorce is a difficult one, even more trying when there are young children involved.

Jun 3, 2021

Handling Teens and Young Adults During and After Divorce.

Divorce and Children

This blog is about handling children during and after the divorce. The “children” I refer to are the teens from 13 years all the way up to about 21 years of age.

May 24, 2021

Child Custody and Covid-19

Divorce and Children

Custody of minor children in a divorce is often the most important topic for all concerned. In our mediation practice, we ask our couples to meet with a family/child therapist and create a parenting plan.

Oct 22, 2020

Parental Alienation Part 3: Coping Strategies

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As noted in Part 2 of this series, parental alienation can be life-changing for the targeted parent. It is painful, it is unfair, and it …

Your Children Your Divorce Their Teachers

Aug 27, 2020

Why It’s Important for Your Child’s Teachers to Know about Your Divorce

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A common mistake is this: the teacher and school staff are assuming this child lives in a two parent home. The beginning of school, school events, and issues that come up while a child is in school, like the above example, can highlight change in the home for both the child and parents.