Whatever you think about the significance of marriage, it can be a relevant and even critically important consideration in a Pennsylvania child custody case. The issue of marriage is particularly relevant in questions of paternity...
Pennsylvania House Passes HB 1909, Raising the Stakes in PFA Cases Pennsylvania families who live with a Protection From Abuse order may soon see the rules change. House Bill 1909 cleared the state House by a 104 to 94 vote and...
Newly divorced or separated parents in Pennsylvania should be aware that a custody schedule for the school year does not automatically govern summer. If your order is silent, vague, or your co-parent is ignoring its terms, you...
In June 2026, former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg answered the door to find a police officer and a child welfare case worker, who informed him that they had received an anonymous report of abuse concerning his...
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected in Pennsylvania, call ChildLine immediately at 1-800-932-0313. ChildLine is a free, 24/7 hotline operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. You do not need to be...
If you lost your job in Pennsylvania, your child support order does not change until you file a petition to modify it. Until a judge approves a new amount, you will continue to owe under the terms of the existing order. The sooner...
The Pennsylvania Senate is currently considering a bill, HB 1909, that would expand penalties for anyone who violates a protective order, known as a PFA in Pennsylvania. The House passed the bill earlier this year. PFAs serve an...
Nothing is more frightening for a parent than a Children and Youth Services (CYS) investigation that threatens to take your kids away. When authorities believe your child is in imminent danger, they may initiate an Order of...
It begins with a single phone call. In Pennsylvania, anyone can report suspected child abuse or neglect to ChildLine, the state’s central registry. While the system is designed to protect children, an unexpected investigation...
When a family member, intimate partner, or former intimate partner is behaving in abusive ways, leaving safely and seeking protection effectively is rarely a straightforward process. Although Pennsylvania offers domestic violence...
When a family member, intimate partner, or former intimate partner is behaving in abusive ways, leaving safely and seeking protection effectively is rarely a straightforward process. Although Pennsylvania offers domestic violence...
What is High-Conflict Custody?
June 3, 2026
Parenting is challenging, and disagreements between parents are common. However, some custody issues can escalate into what are known as “high-conflict” situations. In Pennsylvania, courts acknowledge these...
Whether it’s physical, emotional, or financial, domestic abuse (also known as Intimate Partner Violence) is a difficult experience to undergo. Unfortunately, getting out of such a relationship isn’t easy either — and it’s...
If you anticipate a custody case in the future, it is important to begin preparing now. If you have documents and other evidence to support your version of events, the court is more likely to believe you. That belief can translate...
Types of Alimony in Pennsylvania
May 16, 2026
When a marriage ends, one of the most common financial questions is whether one spouse will need to support the other. You may be wondering if you have to pay your soon-to-be former spouse, or if they will be paying you, and how...
How Does a PFA Affect Child Support?
May 10, 2026
When allegations of abuse enter an already complicated family situation, things can get confusing fast. After a Protection from Abuse Order (PFA) is issued, emotions are running high. Parents aren’t allowed to communicate,...
The Pennsylvania House recently passed the Family Care Act (House Bill 200), proposed legislation that would establish a statewide paid family leave program for the Commonwealth’s residents. What the bill would do for...
A Long Island judge made national news recently, when 100% of a divorcing couple’s assets were granted to the aggrieved wife after ruling that her husband, gave her an STD. This made STD transmission a form of domestic violence...
Physical child custody determines where a child lives and how parenting time is divided. In Pennsylvania, there are five distinct types that parents and courts may consider. Understanding each arrangement is an important first...
School crossing guards play a vital role in safeguarding our children on and near school campuses. A recent attack on a crossing guard in Darby Borough has spurred one state senator to promise that he will move forward with...