Child Custody

If you are a Pennsylvania resident considering relocating, it's essential to understand the state's relocation law and how it could affect your child custody arrangement. Under Pennsylvania law, there are specific factors that a court will consider when determining...

Child custody refers to a court's determination of which parent will have physical and/or legal custody of a child. Child custody is often one of the most contentious issues in a divorce or separation in Pennsylvania, and there are many myths about child custody....

In Pennsylvania and around the country, child custody matters can be complicated. This is especially true after an agreement has been approved by the court and a parent wants modifications. It is possible to modify the arrangement, but it is important to have reasons...

Once you and your estranged spouse come to a custody agreement, you'll have to write a custody plan. Never make assumptions during this time--even if it seems meaningless, make sure you get everything in writing. Otherwise, your former spouse might try to challenge...

There are many learning curve moments that parents must experience when they decide to go their separate ways. One such moment is learning how to handle visits to the doctor.  It’s not uncommon for pediatricians and mental health counselors to bombard parents with...

It won't be long before your children go on summer break. You've already likely begun narrowing in on your vacation plans, which may include international travel. You might have looked in to the passport requirements if your child doesn't yet have one. You've likely...

One of the biggest fears most parents have when they split up is losing custody of their kids, but family law judges generally aim to keep both parents involved in their kids' lives as much as possible. Custody plans usually reflect a fair split.  Certain situations,...

Divorcing when you have children with your ex means that you and your ex are still going to have to interact together for some time to come -- most likely until your children are grown. You’re going to need a suitable communication plan. This can help to keep the...

There will always be times when something comes up that your custody schedule conflicts with. Whether that’s a medical appointment that hits at the same time that your child is supposed to be picked up by the other parent or your child falling ill and being unable to...

There are times when one parent might be taken away from their children. This may occur if a parent is deployed in the military, serving time in prison, moves away because of work or chooses not to parent the child for a while. It can be hard for children to...