Tag Archives: Media Family Law Attorney
Three Common Misconceptions About Child Custody And Visitation
One of the biggest disputes in a divorce is over custody and visitation rights of the children. If you are currently going through a divorce, you may be facing this exact issue right now. Before jumping to any conclusions about whether you or your ex will be granted custody over your children, make sure… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Sharing The Cost Of Extracurricular Activities
Choosing summer activities for children can be fun but stressful for some separated or divorced parents, especially if the cost of the activity is an issue and the other parent refuses to help with the costs. While parents may expect to share the costs of their children’s extracurricular activities, a parent does not have… Read More »
Immigration Considerations When Filing For Divorce
Thinking about divorce can be difficult for some people, even when there are no immigration issues to be considered. Spouses who are in difficult marriages can struggle with the decision to file for divorce if they have a pending application to immigrate to the United States. A spouse who has a pending application for… Read More »
Grandparents’ Rights In Pennsylvania
When parents get divorced, they may not always agree on how to continue relationships with extended family members, especially grandparents. If one parent is awarded more time with the children than the other, it can affect how often the child sees one pair of grandparents. Even outside a divorce situation, some parents may make… 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 »
