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Sometimes co-parents need extra help in coming to important decisions regarding their children. In Pennsylvania, this assistance can come in the form of a parenting coordinator, a specially trained lawyer or mental health...

A Family Court judge in PA should be objective and impartial at all times. This is the only way to ensure that both parties in a child custody case get the fair hearing they’re entitled to. However, the recent suspension of...

An unusual case in Pennsylvania recently raised the issue of Acknowledgment of Paternity forms in child support cases. In this case, despite not being a biological parent, the Court considered making the mother’s former...

While custody cases usually only contemplate the custody rights of a child’s two parents, in some instances in Pennsylvania, the right of custody may also extend to grandparents and other third parties who stand in loco...

One of the most difficult parts of a divorce can be coping with the idea that your children won’t be with you at least part of the time, and in some cases, even a majority of the time. While it’s natural to have some...

Child custody is one of the most emotionally charged and challenging aspects of any divorce. Even if two married people no longer love or care for each other, they almost always still want what’s best for their kids, and the...

Many parents with custody orders may struggle with the fact that they can’t see their children on their own terms. Even if you have visitation rights, the court may still put certain restrictions on how you spend your time...

Establishing a custody order and visitation rights are the most grueling parts of a divorce. Negotiating custody can bring up emotional issues and make both parties tense. Although this process is difficult, it’s essential...

When you’re going through a divorce, some of the most contentious and emotional issues arise while negotiating child custody and visitation. If the parents can’t agree, Pennsylvania courts assign custody and visitation...

When you’re going through a divorce, some of the most contentious decisions couples often face are regarding who will have custody of the kids and how visitation will happen. In Pennsylvania, courts prefer when couples come...

The news that you cannot see your children unless it’s under the court’s terms is, undoubtedly, a hard pill to swallow. While most parents accept the decision, others place law enforcement through a lengthy chase and...

The holiday season is a magical time of year for most families, especially those with children. And in this video posted by Kathryn Sherlock a few weeks ago, it seemed that sentiment was alive and well in her home. In the...

As with every other aspect of life this year, child custody faced considerable disruption from COVID-19. Whether parents had recently split, were embroiled in lengthy proceedings, and even for some of those who had settled...

In a year of considerable disruption for local family courts, the biggest custody story in Pennsylvania family law this year was the tragic ongoing story of a bereaved Sherlock family who protested for legal change outside of the...

Very few people go into a child custody situation wanting it to be contentious. Most people would prefer to peacefully transfer their child from one parent to another, with as little drama as possible. Unfortunately, human beings...

Every day, in every city in America, child custody exchanges take place. Usually, parents can set aside any bad feelings they may have to make the situation as pleasant as possible for their child. But sometimes, almost anything...

Child custody battles can be ruthless. There always seems to be one parent slinging unnecessary mud at the other to sway the judge’s opinion. Traditionally, courts have determined custody based on the best interest of the...

Child custody arrangements are rarely simple and can often be precarious. Parents are often hesitant to ask each other for even minor deviations from the plan for fear of upsetting a fragile peace. Even when life circumstances...

Child custody arrangements are often a complicated and messy affair. For parents in the military, it is incredibly difficult to deal with custody issues from afar. But there is some good news for active military members. A new Air...

Child custody battles can be confusing and contentious. It can be easy for partners (or ex-partners) to fight or harbor bitter feelings against each other, especially if one feels that the other is controlling access to their...