Category Archives: Family Law
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 »
Helping Your Kids Adapt To a Blended Family
Divorce proceedings can sometimes take years, and in the process you may find someone you want to spend the rest of your life with. If you and your new partner both have children, it may be difficult for your children and your partner’s children to adapt to living in a new blended household with… 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 »
Four Tips for Helping Your Teen Cope With Your Divorce
Getting a divorce can be challenging for any child, but it can be especially challenging for a teenager. During these formative and sometimes unstable years, the worst thing you can do for your teenager while going through a divorce is to sweep the divorce under the rug. While it can feel uncomfortable to address… Read More »
Adopting a Special Needs Child in Pennsylvania
Parents who have decided to adopt a special needs child from foster care should be aware of certain adoption assistance programs available to them. In addition to the federal Title IV-E Adoption Assistance program, Pennsylvania has its own statewide assistance program as well. These assistance programs can benefit your family and your child, so… Read More »
Deciding Which Type of Private Adoption Is Right For Your Family
If you are considering adopting a child in Pennsylvania for the first time, you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of new information you need to take in about adoption. Before starting your adoption process, it is helpful to understand the different types of adoption available to you. Since adoption is one of the… Read More »
Can Grandparents Seek Visitation Rights In Pennsylvania?
One of the biggest disputes in a divorce involves custody and visitation rights over you and your ex’s children. However, the battle over children doesn’t end there. Other family members, such as grandparents, may wish to seek visitation rights over their grandchildren as well. Although parents are generally seen as having full rights over… Read More »
How Spousal Infidelity Can Affect Your Final Divorce Decree
Divorce is difficult in all instances, but spousal infidelity can make a divorce even more painful. In Pennsylvania, adultery is one of several grounds for a fault-based divorce, which can result in different terms in your final divorce decree than a no-fault divorce. If you have experienced spousal infidelity and wish to file for… Read More »
Who Is Eligible to Adopt and Be Adopted In Pennsylvania
If you are considering adopting a child in Pennsylvania, you’ll want to make sure you familiarize yourself with Pennsylvania adoption laws first. Make sure you learn the basics before commencing with the adoption process, including whether you and/or your partner is eligible to adopt and who you may adopt. Who Is Eligible to Adopt?… Read More »
