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We have all had to adapt to new ways of living life in America during this COVID-19 pandemic. Many people are now ordering their groceries online and driving to a designated parking spot to have them delivered out to their car....

The spread of COVID-19 throughout the world is affecting billions of people. Almost all states in America are under mandatory lockdown, meaning residents cannot leave their home other than to run essential errands like picking up...

Like many other people, you may have been in the middle of a custody proceeding when the coronavirus began sweeping through the United States. Everyday life certainly looks much different now than it did just three weeks ago. If...

Family life is changing. According to an article by the Pew Research Center, 16% of children in the United States are a part of what is known as “blended families” – a household with a step-parent,...

It is a transformative year for child custody courts and legislation in Pennsylvania. Proceedings, as we know them now, may be completely different come the new year if the bills proposed this year are passed.  HB...

In today’s day and age, access to social media is literally at our fingertips. Sharing pictures, personal information, and life events on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter has become second nature to the...

Seven-year-old Kayden Mancuso’s murder sent her family, residents of Bucks County, and the whole state of Pennsylvania reeling last summer. Her untimely death came in the middle of a tortuous legal battle at the hands of her...

As we approach the holiday season, we’re reminded to be thankful for the things that really matter in life: family and togetherness. But as a parent in the middle of a family crisis like a divorce, the idea of a holiday can...

There is always a debate between drafting a custody agreement that allows for a little breathing room and drafting an agreement that outlines all likely impending circumstances. However, in highly contentious cases, one rule rings...

As summer comes to an end, parents everywhere can take a collective sigh of relief as their kids return back to school. All the late nights, vacation getaways, summer programs, and anything else you did to keep them occupied will...

Child custody battles are difficult, especially when parents can’t see eye to eye. But to get through proceedings and to create a harmonious co-parenting environment thereafter, parents must put their personal feelings aside...

Child custody hearings can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time in court. Some parents may feel like they have very little control of the outcome, as they let the courts decide how they’ll co-parent in...

When the courts attempts to craft a custody order, it’s a common argument amongst parents that their children prefer to live with them as opposed to the other parent. They often buy into the misconception that once a child...

When you have children in a marriage or relationship, the last thing on your mind is what could happen if things between you and your partner go awry. But when you split, you’re forced to think about what went wrong, how you...

Life has a way of being unpredictable. Perhaps your job recommends you relocate across Pennsylvania for a better opportunity, or you find a deal you can’t pass up on housing that’s more than a few miles away from your...

A successful co-parenting relationship is the key to maintaining a peaceful, stable, and pleasant life for your child after your breakup or divorce. But the journey to developing an amicable co-parenting relationship with your ex...

Protection from Abuse cases in Pennsylvania are largely decided on the “weight” and “sufficiency” of the evidence.  Which party, the plaintiff or defendant, will be able to “tip the scales” in...

Parents in Pennsylvania may find themselves called to answer for punishing their child, or called to answer for false allegations regarding punishing their child.  A mother or a father can be at risk for taking child discipline...

Protection from Abuse cases often involve allegations of domestic violence or spousal abuse between adults.  Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders can be sought by various persons based on the nature of the relationship between the...

Alleged abuse against another person can come in various forms: domestic violence; spousal abuse, or child abuse for example.  The most common reason why a final Protection from Abuse order is issued against an accused person is...