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As with every other aspect of life this year, child custody faced considerable disruption from COVID-19. Whether parents had recently split, were embroiled in lengthy proceedings, and even for some of those who had settled...

In a year of considerable disruption for local family courts, the biggest custody story in Pennsylvania family law this year was the tragic ongoing story of a bereaved Sherlock family who protested for legal change outside of the...

Very few people go into a child custody situation wanting it to be contentious. Most people would prefer to peacefully transfer their child from one parent to another, with as little drama as possible. Unfortunately, human beings...

Every day, in every city in America, child custody exchanges take place. Usually, parents can set aside any bad feelings they may have to make the situation as pleasant as possible for their child. But sometimes, almost anything...

Child custody battles can be ruthless. There always seems to be one parent slinging unnecessary mud at the other to sway the judge’s opinion. Traditionally, courts have determined custody based on the best interest of the...

Child custody arrangements are rarely simple and can often be precarious. Parents are often hesitant to ask each other for even minor deviations from the plan for fear of upsetting a fragile peace. Even when life circumstances...

Child custody arrangements are often a complicated and messy affair. For parents in the military, it is incredibly difficult to deal with custody issues from afar. But there is some good news for active military members. A new Air...

Child custody battles can be confusing and contentious. It can be easy for partners (or ex-partners) to fight or harbor bitter feelings against each other, especially if one feels that the other is controlling access to their...

COVID-19 and all its accompanying precautions have wreaked havoc on all of our lives, but for some co-parents, it could even mean restrictions placed on them by their exes. Is that even legal? Let’s dive in. Social...

Actress and comedian Sherri Shepherd is no stranger to family court. Her two marriages have ended in divorce and two very different child custody battles. An Unclaimed Baby by a Surrogate Her second marriage to television writer...

Governor Tom Wolf recently signed Senate Bill 275 into law, making it so that someone who has previously been convicted of strangulation can have that conviction considered during sentencings for future criminal cases. The new law...

The Jaime King/Kyle Newman divorce has been splashed across the tabloids since late May, with new accusations hurled back and forth between the two. It’s a salacious read, a distraction during a pandemic and—maybe—a...

If you were thinking about separating or divorcing before the COVID-19 pandemic hit and decided to wait until the crisis had passed, now that Pennsylvania (as well as many other states) are slowly starting to reopen, you might be...

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....

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...