Fighting for custody is likely the most difficult aspect of ending a marriage. The more you understand Pennsylvania’s custody statutes, the more likely you are to get what you want. First, you should understand both types of custody. Legal custody is about...
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Child Custody
Am I eligible for sole custody?
If you have just gone through a difficult divorce, it is very common to have negative feelings about your ex-spouse. One of the most difficult aspects of the divorce process is determining child custody and child support. Particularly if you are harboring negative...
Do I have the right to keep my children from the other parent?
There is no doubt that joint parenting is difficult. Like many divorced Pennsylvania residents, your parenting style may be different from your ex’s. You may disagree with him or her on such matters as bedtime, discipline and religious beliefs. You may feel sadness...
What are the seven types of custody?
Custody issues are rarely black and white. Pennsylvania courts want to take the time to get to know about your family dynamics and understand what your children need when making a decision. Rarely does the court wish to remove a parent from a child's life or to...
What is the rationale behind supervised visitation?
When a Pennsylvania couple divorces, the former spouses ideally work together to work out a child custody agreement that pleases all of the parties. However, life is often messy, and sometimes custody becomes a difficult issue. At times it becomes even further...