Category Archives: Child Custody
Can Children State a Preference in Custody Cases?
It is true when they say that divorce is hardest on the kids. If your child has stated that they would rather live with you or their other parent, you may wonder if a judge will take their preference into consideration. You may think that if your child’s preference is taken into consideration, it… Read More »
Can a Grandparent Seek Custody or Visitation Rights With Their Grandchild in PA?
Many grandparents form a close bond with their grandchildren. In some cases, that bond may be equal to–or even greater than–the child’s bond with one or both of their parents. But when it comes to legal matters like establishing child custody or visitation rights, what rights does a grandparent have under Pennsylvania law? Can… Read More »
Avoid These Mistakes with Pennsylvania Child Custody Agreements
Child custody can be a hotly disputed issue in divorce, and the issue does come up in connection with other family law cases when the parents were not married. However, many parents are able to overlook the differences between them to work out a parenting plan and agreement for custody. Through this agreement, you… Read More »
Can I Relocate If I Have Child Custody In Pennsylvania?
Whether it was entered as part of a Pennsylvania divorce case or some other legal matter, an order on child custody is binding upon parents. It does not change or expire until your child reaches adulthood, which can create some challenges during the years in between. A common issue arises when one parent with… Read More »
Parenting Plan Tips To Avoid Child Custody Disputes This Holiday Season
The winter holidays are right around the corner, and families across Pennsylvania are busy shopping, cooking, and engaging in other preparations for the festivities. For some, there is the added challenge of transitioning children between two households in a co-parenting situation. The schedule may work smoothly the rest of the year, but child custody… Read More »