Pennsylvania law outlines requirements for parenting plans, including court specifications and signatures. It authorizes courts to order parents to attend informational programs and counseling sessions, with provisions for costs and participation verification, especially in cases involving abuse.
A parenting plan is a court-approved document outlining custody arrangements and parental responsibilities, often including signatures and specific provisions.
Yes, courts may order parents to attend informational programs about parental duties, but attendance is not required for court proceedings to continue.
Courts may require counseling as part of a custody order, especially in cases involving abuse, but joint counseling cannot be ordered if abuse is present.
The court may order one or both parties to pay all or part of the costs for informational programs and counseling sessions.