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It is not unusual for Pennsylvania parents who have been granted custody of a child to want to move away to another part of Pennsylvania or a different state entirely. While this might be viewed as being in the best interests of the custodial parent and the child,...
Domestic abuse is all-too-common in Pennsylvania, and sometimes it’s the impetus for one spouse to seek a divorce or to leave a relationship. Certainly, no one should have to stay in an abusive relationship. However, it’s important to understand that the process of...
The divorce process is often fraught with emotional and legal challenges. The outcomes of your child custody and property division disputes can affect what your life looks like for years to come, and it may negatively impact your relationship with your child and your...
Pennsylvanians who are experiencing marital problems and are considering divorce are frequently unsure about the entire process. Before even getting to issues like child custody, property division, alimony and child support, many are completely unaware of how to begin...
You might breathe a sigh of relief once your child custody is hashed out, whether through negotiation or litigation. But the truth of the matter is that custody issues can linger well after your initial dispute is settled. And your relationship with your child’s other...
As children grow older, they mature and have more opinions about what they want to do. However, parents still have legal authority over them until they turn 18 years old. This means that parents have the final say on decisions made for their children. This is true...
Parents in Pennsylvania need to make many different decisions for their children. They need to make decisions about what schools they will go to, make medical decisions for them, decide what food they will eat, what activities they will be involved in, what they do...
Is your child custody dispute keeping you up at night? It’s understandable if it is. The outcome of your custody battle can define your relationship with your child for a long time to come. You may even be worried about your child’s physical, mental, and emotional...
Life is always changing and this is no less true for divorced couples and their children following the divorce and a child custody order. If you are wondering about modifying a child custody order, you should know how one is initially set up and what it takes to...
Most people would agree that marriage takes effort, and even when one or both spouses go into it with the best of intentions, things do not always work out for the best. The problem with ending it, however, is that the longer you are in the relationship, the more...