Central Montgomery County Estate Planning And Divorce Law Blog

You may be asking yourself about co-parenting if you are going through a divorce with children. Perhaps you and your future former spouse had no trouble deciding that you want to make sure the children suffer as little as possible as your marital relationship ends. You even acknowledge that each of you is a good parent, and the children need each of you in their lives as much as possible. 

The problem is you aren't sure what goes into creating a healthy co-parenting relationship. You may see stories about celebrities who go on vacation together as a family, spend the holidays together and engage in other activities as a family and as if the divorce didn't happen. Do you and your ex have to do this in order to co-parent? No, you don't. However, healthy post-divorce relationships do have certain things in common.

There are all sorts of legal issues which may arise when a couple decides to split up, from disagreement and concerns surrounding the division of marital property to negative emotions associated with the divorce process. Disputes over child custody can be particularly tough for many couples, and these situations can also have a significant impact on a child's life. Moreover, many of these disputes involve young children, which can make the entire ordeal particularly emotional and difficult. Whether you recently celebrated the birth of your child or you have a toddler, it is extremely important to think about their future and carefully work through this aspect of divorce.

Often, very young children have a hard time understanding the changes that are taking place. Unlike older children, which may be able to discuss the dispute with their parents, this may be impossible with children at such a young age. Moreover, their future may be seriously affected by the outcome of a custody dispute and it is pivotal for you to keep their best interests in mind at all times as you approach and make your way through the divorce process. You could have different options in front of you and every custody dispute is different.

It is not always easy to think about the future and make plans for loved ones. You may not have an estate plan because you believe that you do not need one due to the fact you are young, healthy, not wealthy or for another reason. Perhaps you have told your children what you want to happen to your Pennsylvania estate after you pass, and you believe that is sufficient.

Estate planning is a smart step for everyone, regardless of income level, health status or the size of the estate. In a very basic sense, it is essentially giving you the right to have a say over what will happen to your money and assets after you pass, but there is much more you can accomplish with your estate plan. Life is unpredictable, and there is significant benefit in moving forward with your plan as soon as possible.