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When a court declares a parent “unfit” in Pennsylvania, it can have a significant impact on the outcome of a child custody dispute. A parent may be deemed unfit if a court finds them unable or unwilling to fulfill...

Nationwide, a childcare crisis is impacting families, and Pennsylvania is no exception. Finding affordable childcare is becoming increasingly difficult, with many families paying more for childcare than housing. The impact of the...

When children are removed from their homes and placed into the foster care system, they deserve as much familiarity as possible to help them through this overwhelming and distressing time. One way to ensure this is to allow...

The complications of LGBTQ+ relationships can often feel never-ending. Beyond the initial difficulties you probably faced figuring out and sharing your identity, finding and committing to a partner likely brought its own set of...

When parents separate or divorce in Pennsylvania, one of the most important topics is child custody. Custody arrangements determine not just where a child lives but who has the right to make key decisions about their upbringing....

If you’re facing a custody battle or navigating divorce in Pennsylvania, recent efforts by Rep. Jamie Flick could signal meaningful changes for parents and children alike. Flick is advocating for a 50-50 shared custody...

The published advisory of US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and a 9-11-24 news release online in The Hill have raised the alarm that parental stress is now an urgent public health issue. Parental stress levels are currently so high...

What Is a Safe Exchange Zone? WPSU (Public Media for Central Pennsylvania) published a news article on October 8, 2024, highlighting the recent Pennsylvania Senate bill that approved Safe Exchange Zones for custody exchanges. The...

In 2018, 7-year-old Kayden Mancuso was murdered by her biological father, Jeffrey Mancuso, during a court-ordered visit despite his known mental health issues and history of violence. The court granted Mancuso unsupervised visits...

No one going through a divorce and custody negotiations needs to be told that it’s a stressful, sometimes drawn-out process with emotions typically running high on both sides. But it may take some introspection to recognize...

On August 13, 2024, Kayden’s Law went into effect in Pennsylvania, legislation that makes critical changes to the state’s child custody laws. The law is named after seven-year-old Kayden Mancuso, who died during a...

It is no secret that custody battles come with tremendous emotional stress and legal complexity. In the throes of divorce proceedings and the custody battles that often follow, many parents are anxious to make any mistake that...

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...

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...

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...

Kayden’s Law arises out of the 2018 horrific murder of seven-year-old Kayden Mancuso by her biological father, Jeffrey Mancuso. The father wrote a vengeful message on Kayden’s body directed to her mother and stepfather...

In 2018, Washington State voted to prohibit licensed therapists from the use of Conversion Therapy on patients under the age of 18. In 2021, a Washington state therapist and advocate of conversion therapy, Brian Tingley, filed a...

The death of a child is tragic, no matter what the circumstances. The death of a child at the hands of their own parents, however, is so heartbreaking, so devastating, that most people can’t even manage to wrap their minds...