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Transgender rights have become a hot-button topic in state legislatures across the country, with at least 22 states passing or targeting some type of anti-trans legislation. In contrast, others have passed laws intended to protect...

Disentangling from a partner in a divorce or breakup is stressful enough without worrying about the way your income could affect the amount of time a court awards you with your child. Your top priority is helping your child adjust...

When a married couple decides to divorce, it is common for communication to break down – after all, the relationship wasn’t working for a reason, and heightened emotions from the stress of a split can make interactions...

Lately, it seems like artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Many people use it with positive goals in mind, but often they fail to see the far-reaching consequences of AI. One such sector is child welfare and family...

Custody arrangements are decided based on the best interest of the child at the time of the initial custody order, but if one parent becomes sick or disabled and is unable to fulfill their duties under the custody agreement, the...

Child custody hearings are the most difficult parts of a divorce case. Parents argue over the details of custody and visitation after they settle all other matters. This is detrimental to the children, and it isn’t good for...

As medical technology has advanced, more and more prospective parents in Pennsylvania—both single parents and married couples— are able to use sperm or egg donors to have children. This allows them to have the children they...

It’s not unusual for an ex-spouse to date again after a divorce or to end up in a relationship where their new boyfriend or girlfriend becomes a regular part of their lives. In the vast majority of cases, this is fine, and...

Child custody cases are never easy to resolve. If questions about sole or shared custody can’t be decided between the parents or guardians of the child, matters are likely to end up in court. And while on the surface that...

Domestic violence is an increasing problem in Pennsylvania. According to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 1,600 people died from domestic violence incidents in Pennsylvania from 2009 to 2019. Across the...

Imagine fearing your ex might take your child across state lines — or worse, out of the country — in violation of your child custody or visitation agreement. The Uniform Child Abduction and Prevention Act (UCAPA) enables a...

Co-parenting after a divorce is no easy task, and it can be a process of constant give-and-take with your former spouse on everything from bedtimes to holiday plans. But there might be times when you’re not willing to...

Drug abuse is a serious problem in Pennsylvania and across the country. When a person suspects their ex of abusing drugs and is worried for their child’s safety, they can ask a Pennsylvania family court judge to order a drug...

Who gets custody when mom and dad are underage? This complicated scenario often plays out with teen pregnancy because they’re unintended and leave the new parents, and new grandparents, scrambling for the best custody...

Child custody exchanges are an important part of co-parenting when the parents don’t live together. They help maintain and build relationships between the child and each parent, and distribute responsibility for caring for...

It’s no secret that divorce is usually difficult for children, particularly older teens. Youths around 16, 17, and 18 are just beginning to gain independence and make their own choices. Divorce, and their lack of control...

Developing a custody agreement is a high-priority issue for most divorcing parents. Fortunately, parents don’t have to get courts involved to make a custody plan. Pennsylvania courts encourage parents to fashion their own...

If you’ve had a child with your partner but never married, you may have concerns about your custody rights upon a breakup. Many people assume that an unmarried mother in Pennsylvania automatically gets custody, but that is...

If you’re embroiled in a custody battle, you know how stressful—and expensive—it can be. You may also feel the best person to tell your side of the story is you. Pro Se, meaning to argue on one’s behalf, can be an...

Child custody is inevitably the most concerning and emotional issue when parents divorce. In virtually all states, including Pennsylvania, the parties must determine whether one parent will have custody of the child or if both...