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As medical technology has advanced, more and more prospective parents in Pennsylvania—both single parents and married couples— are able to use sperm or egg donors to have children. This allows them to have the children they...

It’s not unusual for an ex-spouse to date again after a divorce or to end up in a relationship where their new boyfriend or girlfriend becomes a regular part of their lives. In the vast majority of cases, this is fine, and...

Child custody cases are never easy to resolve. If questions about sole or shared custody can’t be decided between the parents or guardians of the child, matters are likely to end up in court. And while on the surface that...

Domestic violence is an increasing problem in Pennsylvania. According to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 1,600 people died from domestic violence incidents in Pennsylvania from 2009 to 2019. Across the...

If you have been through a divorce and have children with your ex-partner, you may have questions about how to handle disagreements about their medical care. The type of custody agreement negotiated during the divorce will...

Domestic violence is a serious problem in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. According to statistics from 2009 to 2019 from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, almost 1,600 people died from domestic violence...

Imagine fearing your ex might take your child across state lines — or worse, out of the country — in violation of your child custody or visitation agreement. The Uniform Child Abduction and Prevention Act (UCAPA) enables a...

Co-parenting after a divorce is no easy task, and it can be a process of constant give-and-take with your former spouse on everything from bedtimes to holiday plans. But there might be times when you’re not willing to...

Drug abuse is a serious problem in Pennsylvania and across the country. When a person suspects their ex of abusing drugs and is worried for their child’s safety, they can ask a Pennsylvania family court judge to order a drug...

Who gets custody when mom and dad are underage? This complicated scenario often plays out with teen pregnancy because they’re unintended and leave the new parents, and new grandparents, scrambling for the best custody...

Child custody exchanges are an important part of co-parenting when the parents don’t live together. They help maintain and build relationships between the child and each parent, and distribute responsibility for caring for...

It’s no secret that divorce is usually difficult for children, particularly older teens. Youths around 16, 17, and 18 are just beginning to gain independence and make their own choices. Divorce, and their lack of control...

Developing a custody agreement is a high-priority issue for most divorcing parents. Fortunately, parents don’t have to get courts involved to make a custody plan. Pennsylvania courts encourage parents to fashion their own...

If you’ve had a child with your partner but never married, you may have concerns about your custody rights upon a breakup. Many people assume that an unmarried mother in Pennsylvania automatically gets custody, but that is...

You and your spouse have separated but never got around to filing for divorce. Suddenly, your ex falls ill and amasses substantial hospital bills, much of which is uncovered by health insurance. Are you legally responsible for...

There’s some pretty compelling evidence that couples who pool their respective paychecks or combine their finances in other ways (say, each contributing to a joint savings account, but maintaining separate checking accounts,...

Dating violence is a serious problem in Pennsylvania and around the country. Although many people automatically think of domestic violence as abuse between a married or a cohabitating couple, one 2018 University of Pennsylvania...

If you’re embroiled in a custody battle, you know how stressful—and expensive—it can be. You may also feel the best person to tell your side of the story is you. Pro Se, meaning to argue on one’s behalf, can be an...

Child custody is inevitably the most concerning and emotional issue when parents divorce. In virtually all states, including Pennsylvania, the parties must determine whether one parent will have custody of the child or if both...

One of the hardest parts of being a parent is handling your child’s misbehavior. Many kids will disobey the rules or act out to test limits or get their own way, and parents have to decide how to respond. Some parents may...