Child Custody

Though it is unfortunate when it happens, there are times when parents split up before the birth of a child or shortly thereafter. In those cases, it is still important to have a custody plan in place, even though an infant will be restricted in where they can go or...

When you go through a divorce, one of the things you have to establish is a parenting plan. The other is your custody schedule. Your children, for the most part, are required to go along with whatever schedule that you come up with. That makes a lot of sense for...

Every family has its own unique dynamic, and the Pennsylvania family courts will usually consider a family's needs when setting terms for custody in a parental divorce. Shared custody between parents is a common outcome, as the courts want to make decisions that...

Every year, a steady stream of divorced and separated parents make their way into attorneys’ offices because they’re having conflicts over a child’s education. Since shared legal custody has become the norm and the law presumes that parents who share custody will also...

You have a newborn, and you know that their father should play a role in their life. You and he have not been together for several months, but he has said that he’d like some custody time with your child. He intends to be a good father to your child, but you’re not...

One of the important components of your child custody plan is setting up the parenting time schedules. These are what you will follow to find out which parent has the children with them on specific dates. Setting these up will take some work, especially if there are...

You know that your divorce could have a negative impact on your children, but you still want to make sure that your voice is heard and that you don’t have to give up what you want. Your attorney will be there with you throughout your case to help you, especially if...

After a divorce, it’s normal for you to want to have a good relationship with your children. Most courts and attorneys will initially suggest and encourage shared custody agreements because it’s important that you have the opportunity to see your child as much as you...

As a parent, you will do everything in your power to keep your children safe. This means that you would never want to put them in a position where their safety is compromised, especially when you are not there to protect them.Even if the other parent of your child has...

Domestic violence has become an epidemic in the United States. Every year more than 3 million children are forced to witness one of their parents being physically or verbally abused by the other. Often domestic violence becomes the primary reason why a relationship...