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If you have a Pennsylvania child support order, the 2026 guideline increase may be a financial change you can’t afford to ignore. The update is the first major revision in four years and reflects rising living costs associated...

Every parent is concerned with the welfare of their children. When couples separate or divorce, courts regularly permit some sort of shared custody arrangement where the children will spend periods of unsupervised time with each...

Reproductive rights are at the forefront of national and local politics. In early 2026, Pennsylvania lawmakers took a big step toward constitutionally protecting reproductive rights. Reproductive rights, and lack thereof, have...

Megan’s Law registries are often discussed in headlines and courtrooms, but for many families, they become real and personal very quickly. These registries exist to promote public safety by tracking individuals convicted of...

The countdown has begun. Spring break is just weeks away, and no doubt, your child is more than ready for some time off. Chances are, you’re ready as well, because spring break offers a chance to change things up and spend some...

The ex-boyfriend of a mother of three children shot and killed her, then took his own life during what authorities say was supposed to be a custody exchange in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. The murder-suicide happened in front of the...

We have all had the experience of a loud alert spontaneously going off on our mobile phone, alerting us to a missing person in our area. Gold and Silver alerts help families locate and protect missing loved ones. Often, the adults...

An interesting case has developed where modern technology meets traditional family law rules. A mother of 13 children allegedly used donor embryos and a surrogate to have twins, which she claims are her 14th and 15th children....

When parents aren’t together, they commonly share physical custody of their minor children. This can include a day-to-day schedule as well as switching off holidays and dividing up school breaks. Families have different custody...

Winter weather can look lovely, but it creates serious safety risks, especially for older adults. Snow, ice, freezing temperatures, and reduced daylight can significantly impact an elder’s physical health and mental well-being....

Protection from abuse orders (PFAs) and threats of calling the police are not always sufficient to protect victims from domestic violence. Pennsylvania statutes reflect this reality, as the law allows individuals to defend...

Planning a cruise vacation with your children can be an exciting milestone, especially when families are considering popular options like a Disney Cruise. However, when parents share a child custody agreement, cruise travel raises...

Every parent hates seeing their child sick, and winter tends to make it a repeat event. Colds, flu, and lingering viruses show up just in time to disrupt school, work, and co-parenting schedules. When a child is supposed to move...

While many people are lighting candles, baking cookies, and making plans for holiday gatherings, others are struggling in silence. For those living with an abusive partner, winter can make everything feel heavier, darker, and far...

Not receiving child support payments from your ex is never acceptable. As a parent, you have expenses that aren’t waiting because your ex forgot, doesn’t have the money, or for any other reason. Your focus should...

W.C. Fields once mused, “I’d like to see Paris before I die… Philadelphia will do.” There is also no doubt that Philadelphia – in many ways the birthplace of American values and institutions – is a treasure. This...

Federal budget cuts are shutting down the safety net for domestic violence survivors. Shelters are closing their doors. Crisis hotlines are going dark. Legal advocates are being laid off. The organizations that have kept victims...

Getting a custody agreement in place is no easy feat. Perhaps you and your ex fought tirelessly in court to get time with your child. For many people, this process is excruciating and exhausting. But now you’re on the other...

Being in a relationship with someone in the military or law enforcement comes with pressures most people can’t see. Partners of military members and law enforcement officers really do face higher rates of domestic violence than...

It is undeniably tough to keep kids safe in the modern world. Dangers lurk readily online, out in public, and even at home. It is, therefore, important for loving adults to understand how to spot child predators – in cyberspace,...