Child Custody

When parents divorce, the biggest thing on their minds is usually, “Who gets custody of the kids?” The rumor mill is pretty rife with falsehoods about how custody works, especially when it comes to the ability of children to pick their own primary custodian. There’s...

One of the most difficult things for divorcing parents to do is to determine what’s going to happen with the children. This is one of the biggest decisions they have to make. Taking the time to ensure they’re doing what’s best for the kids is critical. There are...

As we've mentioned before, you need to be cautious about your social media when you're going through a divorce and a custody dispute. What about your teens? Social media is something attorneys generally suggest people stop using during a divorce, but can you ask your...

If you are like most Pennsylvania residents, you spend some of your time connecting with family and friends on social media outlets. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram are great ways to remain current about what is happening with your loved ones. Such outlets can...

As you go through your divorce, you will need to divide up your marital assets. Something you and your spouse may not have realized is that your children’s items are considered to be marital assets as well. In the majority of cases, the items provided to your children...

You never planned to divorce, but now that it has happened, you feel like it’s in your family’s best interests. One thing you’re not sure about, though, is if you should allow your child to have a say in what happens with their custody arrangements. Your child is...

Few family law cases are as wrought with emotion as child custody cases. This is especially true in acrimonious divorces where the parents are unable to reach accord on their own and instead rely on the Pennsylvania family law courts to rule on the matter. If you are...

They say time heals everything, but if you have recently got divorced, you may be hoping the clock spins a little faster. Most people come out of a divorce with some wounds to show. It is easy to feel bitter or angry. If you have children, controlling those raw...

You love having your kids with you during the week, but now that your work schedule is changing, you’ll have a much harder time sending them to school on time or getting home before they do. You may need to consider paying for a babysitter or daycare, but that’s not...

Depending on the age of your children at the time of your divorce and how much your life changes after you end your marriage, it's possible that the terms you or the courts set in your custody arrangement may no longer work for your family. Perhaps your ex who had at...