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Custody can get complicated, especially when the safety of a child is in question. In some cases, judges order that one parent has full custody while the other is allowed to see the child on a schedule known as visitation. But...

If you are co-parenting with a former spouse or partner, you already know the juggling act that complying with the schedule in a child custody order can be. Vacations, car trouble, illnesses, and work demands are just some of the...

A 2021 jailhouse interview by journalist Kelsey Christenson with TikTok creator Ali Abulaban prior to his trial was summarized by an online true crime website, oxygen.com. The details of the crime involved Ali’s arrest for...

August is Child Support Month, a time when parents in Pennsylvania face the burden of back-to-school expenses. The cost of raising children is significant, and the needs of a new school year are endless—clothes, backpacks,...

After a breakup or divorce, many Pennsylvania parents find that a co-parenting arrangement is essential to a healthy family life. Shared custody arrangements are increasingly common in the US and reflect changing ideas on divorce...

Domestic violence is a serious problem that often requires victims to seek help from the police. Unfortunately, many cities have been forced to cut budgets for police and law enforcement, and Pennsylvania cities are no exception....

Friend Murdered After Coming to Help If a domestic violence incident unfolds, call on the protection of the law before you call your mama. Lives changed and perished in Philadelphia recently when a young woman called her mother...

Study after study has shown that children living in a home where domestic violence is taking place suffer both short-term and long-term harm, even in situations where the violence only takes place between the parents. The effects...

When parents disagree over the legal and/or physical custody of their child–whether during divorce proceedings or between unmarried parents–both parents are usually seeking what they believe is best for their child....

Factors for Co-Parenting in Pennsylvania Courts In Pennsylvania, courts are required to consider a number of factors in determining the best interests of the child for joint custody purposes in a divorce. These include the level...

What may have started as a fairytale romance doesn’t always have a happy ending. Unfortunately, these relationships can lead to devastating domestic violence and abuse, whether physical, mental, or emotional. Domestic...

Celebrity entertainer Tyrese Gibson is suing his ex-wife Norma Mitchell Gibson in court to reduce his child support payments by $25,605.50, which he has already paid for his daughter’s private school tuition since it...

A recent news article from Hornellsville, New York, concerned a 62-year-old man from Monaca, Pennsylvania, arrested and held in jail on charges of criminal contempt of court for violating a protection from abuse order (PFA) for...

A WPXI.com March 14, 2024 news article stated that the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office announced  $12 Million in federal funding will be allocated to services to help victims of violence. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime...

On March 25, 2024,  Penn Watch News reported that a new Senate Bill could soon protect animals that are also subject to domestic violence. The Senate bill was introduced by Senator Dan Laughlin ( R-49) to provide protection to...

In March 2024, George Mason University announced the receipt of a $5 million gift to support research into the use of AI in detecting domestic violence. The research uses a combination of alternate light sources and AI to identify...

On March 25, 2024, The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved an amendment numbered House Bill 1446 to the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation  Law (UC) that would make it easier for victims of domestic violence to...

In Pennsylvania, many couples choose to remain married but live separate lives. In practice, this type of arrangement works well for many people. Legally, however, separation can be a bit tricky in Pennsylvania. At the LLF Law...

A notice that you’re being evicted. Unexpected divorce papers. Documentation informing you that your wages will be garnished. Civil complaints. Summonses. Subpoenas. If you’ve ever received one of these, you’re...

Break-ups are never easy. But if one person becomes violent in the wake of a break-up, it can be downright terrifying for the other person. A judge in Pennsylvania who refused to accept that her boyfriend was breaking up with her...