Category Archives: Child Custody
Do Children Have A Preference In Child Custody Proceedings?
As a parent, you love your child unconditionally. If you are ending your marriage with the child’s other parent, you likely want to spend as much time as possible with your child. Your spouse, however, also likely wishes the same. If you and your spouse cannot agree on child custody issues, you will have… Read More »
The Do’s And Do Not’s Of Child Visitation
Pennsylvania recognizes different types of child visitation, mainly supervised and unsupervised, with the latter being the most common. Visitation refers to the right of the non-custodial parent to spend time with the child. Family law judges make decisions regarding child visitation based on what is in the best interests of the child. The purpose… Read More »
What Are Parent Education Programs?
Divorce is a complicated and emotionally charged experience. Clearly this is true for the couple ending their marriage, but it is also true for the children they share. In fact, it is often said that divorce is hardest on the children. Pennsylvania law recognizes this and in some cases, parent education courses are required…. Read More »
Common Myths About Divorce In Delaware County
Divorce brings many life changes and it can feel overwhelming to navigate the financial, emotional, and legal aspects of the process. There is also a lot of outdated information and misconceptions about divorce, which can make things even more stressful. Outlined below are some of the most common myths about divorce in Delaware County…. Read More »
What Should You Include In A Child Custody Agreement?
When two parents separate or get a divorce, child custody issues must be resolved. Ideally, the parents can reach an agreement on their own and submit it to the court for approval. Before a court will approve these agreements, they must find that it is fair and in the best interest of the child…. Read More »
Tips For Easier Custody Exchanges
Child custody battles are emotionally taxing for everyone involved. These disputes are also often time-consuming and reaching a resolution is not always easy. Once you have resolved your custody dispute, you will likely feel relieved. Unfortunately, this is just the beginning. You will have to see your former spouse during custody exchanges, and these… Read More »
Answers To Your Most Pressing Child Custody Questions
If you are getting a divorce and you and your spouse have children together, understanding the child custody laws in Pennsylvania is of utmost importance. Child custody hearings are not only extremely stressful for everyone involved, but they are also often the most contentious part of many divorce cases. Below, our Delaware County child… Read More »
Custodial Parent Withholding Visitation? Here Are The Steps To Take
A divorce is finalized after a family law judge issues certain court orders pertaining to the case. One of these orders will address child custody and visitation. While these orders are final and legally binding, not all parents comply with them. People cannot often co-parent in a civil manner and custodial parents sometimes withhold… Read More »
How Will Income Impact Your Child Custody Case?
If you are about to get a divorce or you have already started the process and children are involved, you are likely worried about child custody. Judges take a number of factors into consideration when making decisions about child custody, and they are all weighed very carefully. You may worry that a judge will… Read More »
Top Tips When Going Through A Child Custody Dispute
Child custody disputes are very common in Media, and throughout Pennsylvania. They are also some of the most painful for everyone in the entire family. If you are currently in the middle of a child custody dispute, or you are about to go through one, you are likely very concerned that you will miss… Read More »
