Blog: Child Custody

12/29/14

Modifying child custody order for Pennsylvania families

One of the most contentious and stressful parts of a divorce may be the issue of A legal modification essentially involves making changes to an existing court order. There are many common and acceptable reasons a court may issue a modification. One of the most common reasons is a change in location of a parent. Also, if a parent’s work schedule changed permanently, a modification may be needed so that parent can still have...

9/18/14

Child custody process can focus on what is best for kids

Anytime a family splits, the issue of There are many options for deciphering child custody issues aside from a courtroom battle. Mediation and collaborative family law options can help families reach decisions in a fair and timely manner. This process helps parents work together for the common good of the children involved. The state and legal system all believe the relationship between children and parents is important and needs to be protected according to...

6/20/14

Possible shift in Pennsylvania child custody trends?

In the past, it was generally expected that when Pennsylvania parents decided to pursue a divorce, children would be relegated to the custody of the mother. With the exception of certain situations, as in where the mother was deemed unfit, this was the cultural norm. According to a recent report, more fathers are fighting to change the tide of According to the report, men are insisting that they have their positions as parents recognized...

5/21/14

Patric child custody ruling could affect others in Pennsylvania

Family law cases can be as individual as the people involved. There are times when a Patric agreed to act as a sperm donor to a woman who was once his girlfriend, and the two now have a four-year-old son together. However, Patric was never listed on the birth certificate, as the arrangement only covered his involvement as a sperm donor. He and the woman at one time developed a relationship that entailed Patric...

3/25/14

High profile child custody case involves medical records

When a couple decides to separate, they typically have many decisions to make. The most difficult and often contentious part of a divorce may relate to One recent case highlights the role medical records may play in a child custody hearing. A high-profile couple split in 2011. A court recently ruled that the father is to get custody of the two children. They had previously been with the mother until certain medical issues concerning...

2/21/14

Families set tone for changes in child custody

Family courts have the difficult job of deciding what is in the best interests of children while also respecting the rights of parents. Whenever families can come to agreements on their own, the courts will respect that approach. Typically, in families where both parents are able and wanting to be a parent, joint The popular option of joint custody boils down to one parent having primary custody and the other parent having the child...

12/18/13

New hope for parents with child custody issues

Any time two parents are at odds over where a child should live or about basic parenting decisions, the process of resolving those issues can be drawn out and complicated. When one parent involved in a A new federal bill is being proposed to help parents who feel their hands are tied if one parent is overseas with the kids and will not grant them access. The bill would require that the president take...

12/4/13

Cross-country child custody case gets complicated

Anytime there are custody issues to work out for parents, there are bound to be complications. However, when parents are across the country from each other and both want the child full-time, the The skier met and had a relationship with a woman in California. When she became pregnant, she contends he expressed a desire to not be involved with the child. While pregnant, she moved back to New York to pursue a degree...

9/15/13

Pennsylvania conference addresses trend in child custody

When most people think about The conference attracted nearly 200 hundred people who wanted the most up to date information about grandparent rights and custody news. There were also agencies in attendance that help elderly couples prepare and deal with taking custody of their grandchildren. Often, raising their kid’s kids can bring about challenges they never expected to deal with at this stage of life. In Pennsylvania alone, there are approximately more than 165,000...

9/2/13

Amish family faces child custody fight over medical care

For the most part, parents are able to make a great deal of the decisions about the care of their children without fear or worry of state intervention. However, when the life of the child may be at stake, the courts can and will interfere and possibly seek The battle involves a 10-year-old Amish girl with cancer who was receiving chemotherapy. The parents decided to stop treatments so the hospital has intervened. The hospital...