When parents are headed into a custody dispute, one of the first questions is usually the same. How does the court actually decide who gets custody? In Pennsylvania, the court is required to decide custody based on the best interests of the child. That is not just a general idea or a phrase judges use […]
A Protection From Abuse order, often called a PFA, can move very quickly. For many people, the pace is one of the most overwhelming parts of the process. In Pennsylvania, filing for a protection order can lead to immediate court action. The court may enter a temporary order first, and then a final hearing is […]
A custody order is not a suggestion. Once the court enters it, both parties are expected to follow it. When one parent does not comply, the issue can quickly become more serious than a scheduling disagreement. Pennsylvania law allows custody orders to be enforced, and a party who willfully fails to comply with a custody […]
Family law issues tend to come at difficult moments. Whether you are dealing with a custody dispute, a divorce, or a protection from abuse situation, most people are trying to figure things out while everything else in life is already under pressure. This page is meant to give a clear, practical overview of how family […]
The holidays are a magical time. Children have breaks from schools; families and friends gather for meals and multi-day celebrations; and emotions run hot. This means the holidays are magical. They can also be an incredibly tough time to deal with co-parenting and/or split custody. To make sure your holidays remain magical for you and […]
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