Category Archives: Child Custody
Making Decisions in Child Custody Is Shared
When a couple with children divorces, the relationship is never really over because of the lifelong connection they have through their children. Further, when child custody is shared, which is the case in most families, divorced parents will see one another and remain in regular communication about the child as long as the child… Read More »
Custody Rights over Frozen Embryos
Having a child is a wonderful experience that many couples strive to achieve. For a variety of reasons, a couple may seek assistance with reproduction, including the creation and freezing of embryos for use at a future date. This procedure costs a lot of money, time, and emotions, but if successful, the sacrifice is… Read More »
Sole Physical Custody vs. Joint Physical Custody: Which Is Better For Your Children?
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is deciding whether you or your ex will have custody over your children. Traditionally, sole physical custody was typically granted to one parent, and visitation rights granted to the other parent. However, with more and more studies showing that joint custody is more beneficial for… Read More »
Can I Move Out Of Pennsylvania With My Child After a Divorce?
There are a number of reasons why you might want to move to a different state after your divorce, such as to pursue a new job or move closer to family. However, moving states with your children after a divorce isn’t as easy as just picking up and moving. In fact, there are certain… Read More »
Five Common Myths Busted About Child Custody and Visitation Rights
Going through a divorce is a trying time for everyone involved, and the last thing you need is to create more confusion for yourself by subscribing to common myths floating around about child custody in a divorce. We will dispel some of the most common myths about child custody in Pennsylvania for you in… Read More »
Religion And Child Custody
A divorce can bring up different issues regarding how the children will be raised when the children are no longer living with both parents. An issue that may be very difficult to resolve is which religion the children will follow when the parents are of different religious faith. If the parents are ardent followers… Read More »
Seeking Custody Of A Non-Biological Child
Parents in blended families often develop relationships with their non-biological children that are strong and long-lasting. The parents take on parental responsibility without concern for the fact that they are not biologically related to the children, and the parent does not legally adopt the child. Unfortunately, if the parents in a blended family end… Read More »
Appointment Of A Guardian Ad Litem In A Custody Case
The cornerstone of the court’s decisions in Pennsylvania custody cases is the best interest of the child. The court is required to make its decision using this standard in order to ensure that the child thrives when raised under the conditions imposed by the court. In some cases, the court may appoint a guardian… Read More »
Presumption of Paternity
The issues of child support and custody can be some of the most difficult to resolve in a divorce. This can become more complicated when a husband who is not the biological father of the child (who is not adopted) is ordered to pay child support. This can happen when a man fathers a… Read More »
